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Mission1st Group, Inc.

August 16, 2021Judge D'Alessandris
Denied / Government PrevailedContract Changes / Constructive Changes

Mission1st Group, Inc. appealed the Army's exercise of an option to extend services under a task order, claiming it was improper and entitled to a price adjustment. The Board denied the appeal, affirming the Army's actions were within contractual rights.

Material Facts

  • The Army awarded Task Order No. W52P1J-13-F-0031 to Mission1st Group, Inc. on September 24, 2013.
  • The task order was a firm-fixed-price contract with a base period and three evaluated option periods.
  • M1 encountered problems retaining staff at the proposed labor rates and discussed terminating the contract.
  • The Army exercised its right to extend services for a three-month period on June 23, 2014.
  • M1 claimed the Army's exercise of the option was improper and sought a contractual price adjustment.

Parties

Appellant
Mission1st Group, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
W52P1J-13-F-0031
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