American Ordnance, LLC

Material Facts

• American Ordnance was contracted to produce M107 projectiles loaded with Comp B.
• The government provided specifications that were found to be defective.
• American Ordnance incurred additional costs and delays due to the government's failure to disclose vital information.
• The contractor was required to achieve a 100% passage rate for all sample projectiles under the notch and drop test to obtain FAT certification.
• The government did not inform American Ordnance of the Army Comp B Load Study that indicated the need for a controlled loading process.

Parties

Appellant

American Ordnance, LLC

Respondent Agency

Department of the Army

Contract Number

DAAA09-98-G-0011