57267

Genome-Communications

October 27, 2010Judge Younger
Denied / Government PrevailedContract InterpretationFailure to Prosecute / DismissalCommercial Item

Genome-Communications appealed for recovery of costs related to training materials under a firm-fixed-price contract with NASA, which was denied due to unresolved factual disputes.

Material Facts

  • NASA issued a solicitation for a two-day Certified Authorization Professional review seminar.
  • Genome was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for $18,000 to provide training materials and conduct the seminar.
  • The contract required delivery of training materials by 31 August 2009, which was later modified to 10 September 2009.
  • NASA found that the PowerPoint presentation provided by Genome did not meet the requirements of the Statement of Work.
  • Genome submitted an invoice for $18,000, which was returned without action due to non-performance of services.
  • The seminar scheduled for 10-11 September 2009 was cancelled by NASA.

Parties

Appellant
Genome-Communications
Respondent Agency
NASA
Contracting Agency
NASA
Contract Number
NNX09-TT43P
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