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Inchcape Shipping Services

October 14, 2010Judge Scott
Partially SustainedContract InterpretationCDA JurisdictionCommercial Item

Inchcape Shipping Services appealed to the ASBCA regarding nine claims for unpaid invoices under contracts with the U.S. Navy. The Board denied the government's motions to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and failure to state a claim.

Material Facts

  • ISS entered into negotiated commercial items Contract No. N00244-01-D-0032 with the Navy for husbanding services, totaling $20,527,292 after options were exercised.
  • The contract was subject to the CDA and contained a disputes clause.
  • ISS submitted a CDA claim for $30,455.72 for unpaid invoices for services provided under Contract Nos. 0032 and 0014.
  • The CO denied ISS's claims, asserting they were not submitted by an authorized party and lacked sufficient documentation.
  • ISS's claims included invoices for services rendered to various Navy vessels during port calls.

Parties

Appellant
Inchcape Shipping Services
Respondent Agency
U.S. Navy
Contracting Agency
Fleet and Industrial Supply Center
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