Deibler v. United States

On August 3, 1950, plaintiff entered into Contract No. N383s-37747 with the Navy Department, Aviation Supply Office, for certain printing services and supplies for which plaintiff was to receive the sum of $100,000.

This contract has been completely performed by plaintiff.

By letter dated July 17, 1951, plaintiff submitted to the Aviation Supply Office an application for equitable adjustment of certain excess costs of $20,654.64, allegedly due to increased labor and material costs incurred during the contract period.

Subsequently, by letter of August 22,1951, the contracting officer advised…