57238

JRS Management

October 4, 2010Judge Freeman
DismissedFailure to Prosecute / DismissalAccord & Satisfaction / Release / Waiver

JRS Management appealed the denial of its claim for breach of contract regarding the government's decision not to exercise a contract option. The Board granted the government's motion to dismiss based on laches.

Material Facts

  • The government awarded JRS Management a contract to provide consumer affairs services on 23 September 1995.
  • The contract included an option to extend the term for two successive years.
  • The government exercised the first option year but did not exercise the second option year due to financial constraints.
  • JRS Management submitted a claim for lost profits on 29 April 2010, more than 12 years after the contract expired.
  • The contracting officer denied the claim, stating that JRS had not established bad faith or abuse of discretion by the government.

Parties

Appellant
JRS Management
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
DAAB08-96-C-0002
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