HECO Pacific Manufacturing, Inc.

Material Facts

• HECO contracted with the government to provide three new cranes at Naval Base Kitsap in 2016.
• The government expressed concerns about the painting of the cranes, leading to work suspension.
• HECO submitted a REA seeking $506,997.75 for delays caused by the government.
• On March 13, 2020, COVID-19 was declared a national emergency.
• HECO submitted another REA on September 3, 2020, seeking $559,589.35, which excluded COVID-related costs.
• Modification No. 07 settled previous REAs and extended the period of performance to April 30, 2021.
• HECO submitted a REA for $322,886 on September 13, 2021, for COVID-related impacts.
• The government denied the REA, stating it was not liable for COVID costs.

Parties

Appellant

HECO Pacific Manufacturing, Inc.

Respondent Agency

Department of the Navy

Contract Number

Contract No. N62470-13-D-4018