Walsh Turner Joint Venture II

Material Facts

• The government awarded firm-fixed-price Contract No. W912QR-21-C-0027 to 'Walsh-Turner JV II' on August 17, 2021.
• The contract incorporated by reference FAR 52.243-4, CHANGES (JUN 2007).
• During the COVID-19 pandemic, the President issued Executive Order 14042, which required contractors to be vaccinated.
• The government issued a request for proposal (RFP) to Walsh-Turner JV II on November 3, 2021.
• The RFP was rescinded on December 2, 2021, stating that a proposal was no longer required.
• Appellant submitted its certified claim for $1,694.899.21 for increased steel costs on December 29, 2022.
• The contracting officer issued a final decision denying the claim on April 13, 2023.

Parties

Appellant

Walsh Turner Joint Venture II

Respondent Agency

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Contract Number

Contract No. W912QR-21-C-0027