62416

BAE Systems Ordance Systems, Inc.

February 10, 2021Judge Prouty
Denied / Government PrevailedEquitable Adjustment (REA)

BAE Systems Ordnance Systems, Inc. appealed the Army's motion to dismiss based on the classification of its Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs) as claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). The Board denied the motion, ruling that the REAs did not constitute claims.

Material Facts

  • BAE had two related contracts with the United States Army.
  • BAE submitted three letters to the contracting officer labeled as REAs.
  • Each letter included a certification consistent with DFARS 252.243-7002 regarding REAs.
  • BAE did not request a CO’s final decision in any of the three letters.
  • The CO issued a final determination rejecting the REAs, stating BAE failed to establish entitlement.
  • BAE subsequently submitted a claim under the CDA after the CO's final determination.

Parties

Appellant
BAE Systems Ordnance Systems, Inc.
Respondent Agency
United States Army
Contract Number
W52P1J-11-C-0012
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