63520

GSI Pacific, Inc.

May 6, 2025Judge O'Connell
Partially SustainedGovernment-Furnished PropertyContract Changes / Constructive ChangesContract Interpretation

GSI Pacific, Inc. appealed a decision regarding the scope of work required under a contract for munitions removal on the Big Island of Hawaii. The Board granted in part and denied in part the parties' cross-motions for summary judgment.

Material Facts

  • The contract was awarded to GSI Pacific, Inc. for $4,596,660.98 on July 17, 2017.
  • The contract required the removal and disposal of munitions and explosives of concern in an 850-acre site.
  • A bilateral modification on September 28, 2019, reduced the cleared area to 650 acres by analog method and approximately 50 acres by Digital Geophysical Methods.
  • The Decision Document selected Alternative 3 for remediation, which included surface and subsurface munitions removal.
  • The contract required GSI to maintain a detailed accounting of all munitions and explosives of concern encountered.

Parties

Appellant
GSI Pacific, Inc.
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army Engineer District, Honolulu
Contract Number
W9128A-17-C-0004
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