Sonabend Company
Sonabend Company appealed the denial of its Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA) for a price increase on a contract with the United States Marine Corps, which the government argued was barred by a release. The Board denied the government's motion for summary judgment, allowing the appeal to proceed.
Material Facts
- The government moved for summary judgment on Sonabend Company's claim for an equitable price adjustment.
- Sonabend submitted REA #1 and REA #2 requesting adjustments to unit prices for second fitting alterations.
- The contracting officer issued a final decision on REA #2 agreeing with Sonabend's proposed revised unit prices.
- Sonabend submitted REA #3 requesting a retroactive price adjustment for alterations performed under fourteen task orders.
- The government denied REA #3 based on the argument that the claims were barred by the releases in the Modifications.
Parties
- Appellant
- Sonabend Company
- Respondent Agency
- United States Marine Corps
- Contract Number
- Contract No. M00681-18-D-0009
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