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David Boland, Inc.

November 14, 2022Judge Sweet
Denied / Government PrevailedContract Changes / Constructive Changes

David Boland, Inc. appealed against the United States Army Corps of Engineers regarding task orders for providing telecommunications systems to trailers at Homestead Air Reserve Base. The Board denied Boland's claims, ruling that the task orders unambiguously required the provision of such systems.

Material Facts

  • The government awarded Contract No. W91278-16-D-0013 to Boland on December 23, 2015.
  • The contract was an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract.
  • The task orders required Boland to provide telecommunications systems to the trailers.
  • Boland submitted design packages that did not reflect telecommunications lines connected to the trailers.
  • The government approved Boland's design package without telecommunications systems.
  • The Air Force Reserve Command requested information about landline and internet access for the trailers.
  • Boland's claims for equitable adjustments were partially granted but denied for the constructive change aspect.

Parties

Appellant
David Boland, Inc.
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army Engineer District, Mobile
Contract Number
W91278-16-D-0013
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