We currently have a contract that was due to be optioned but have been told that we were only going to be extended due to the numerous changes in the contract which has increased the dollar amount more than double from the first year. This would be the second option excercised. The Contracting Officer has said that they can't excercise due to "Cardinal Change". However they have stated give them something to go to the higher ups to fight with and they would fight for us. All CPARS are excellent.
Can the Agency Treat each option as a new contract? For instance first year Contract Awarded at $1,000,000.00 modified to $1,800,000.00 Option 1 optioned at 1,800,000.00
thus could increase t $3,500,000.00 since it didn't increase 100% in the "New Contract Period"?
I seem to remember protest case that GAO ruled in favor of Government on increases in janitorial and grounds contracts in the past but can't find the cases. Any help appreciated
Thanks