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Mindseeker, Inc.

August 29, 2024Judge Herzfeld
Partially SustainedEquitable Adjustment (REA)Quantum / Damages

Mindseeker, Inc. appealed a decision by the Army regarding its request for equitable adjustment (REA) related to downtime losses and price increases. The Board partially sustained the appeal, allowing the downtime losses claim but dismissing the request for future price modifications.

Material Facts

  • Mindseeker entered a contract with the U.S. Army Health Contracting Activity to provide medical coding services.
  • Mindseeker submitted a request for price modification on November 18, 2019, seeking costs related to health and welfare increases and downtime.
  • On July 10, 2020, Mindseeker submitted a revised request for price modification, labeling it a Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA).
  • Mindseeker's president communicated with the Army's contract specialist regarding the REA and provided additional information over several months.
  • The Army's branch chief issued a decision on January 24, 2022, denying Mindseeker's REA for downtime losses and price increases.

Parties

Appellant
Mindseeker, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
Contract No. W81K04-18-D-0002
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