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Kaman Precision Products, Inc.

August 6, 2010Judge Wilson
Denied / Government PrevailedContract InterpretationTermination for DefaultAccord & Satisfaction / Release / Waiver

Kaman Precision Products, Inc. appealed the government's termination for default of a contract for bomb fuzes, asserting that the termination was improper due to alleged breaches by the government. The Board denied Kaman's motions for summary judgment and upheld the government's actions.

Material Facts

  • The government entered into Contract No. DAAA09-96-C-0015 with Kaman's predecessor for the production of FMU-143 fuzes.
  • The contract included various quality assurance requirements, including FAR 52.246-11 and MIL-Q-9858A.
  • Kaman produced and delivered over 10,000 fuzes under the contract, but issues arose regarding certain components.
  • The government revoked acceptance of fuzes due to failures in testing and unauthorized rework.
  • Kaman's cancellation of the contract was based on alleged material breaches by the government.

Parties

Appellant
Kaman Precision Products, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
Contract No. DAAA09-96-C-0015
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