David J. Needham

Material Facts

• David J. Needham entered into a lease agreement with the Aero Club for his 1980 Beechcraft 76 Duchess aircraft.
• The lease was a profit-sharing arrangement where the Club charged users a fee per flying hour, sharing $60.00 per hour with Needham.
• The Club was responsible for fuel and insurance, while Needham was responsible for maintenance and inspections.
• The lease included a Disputes clause and a Termination for Convenience clause.
• The government terminated the lease for convenience on 19 November 2008.
• Needham filed a claim for $26,131.44 and later revised it to $32,162.07 after the termination.
• The terminating contracting officer allowed $1,697.06 as the termination settlement amount, which Needham appealed.

Parties

Appellant

David J. Needham

Respondent Agency

Department of the Air Force

Contract Number

CHARF-08-C-0028