Jabez-Absher Small Business Joint Venture
Jabez-Absher Small Business Joint Venture sought an increase in the contract price due to a change in the production facility for electrical equipment. The Board denied the appeal, concluding that the government did not direct or constructively change the contract.
Material Facts
- The USACE awarded Jabez-Absher a firm-fixed price contract in the amount of $29,004,500.
- The contract completion date was established as September 22, 2024.
- Jabez-Absher changed the production facility for electrical equipment due to increased lead times from 50 to 80 weeks.
- The government was informed of the change in production facility after it had already been ordered.
- Jabez-Absher submitted a request for equitable adjustment for costs incurred due to the change, which was denied by the government.
Parties
- Appellant
- Jabez-Absher Small Business Joint Venture
- Respondent Agency
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Contract Number
- W912DW-22-C-0011
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