56482

UniTech Services Group, Inc.

January 22, 2010Judge Thomas
Denied / Government PrevailedContract InterpretationAccord & Satisfaction / Release / Waiver

UniTech Services Group, Inc. appealed a decision regarding its claim for costs and lost profits after the government ceased its nuclear laundry services contract. The Board denied the government's motion for judgment on the pleadings.

Material Facts

  • UniTech provided laundry services for protective clothing at the Shipyard from approximately 1971 until 2006.
  • The Shipyard switched to disposable protective clothing in 2006, leading to UniTech's closure.
  • UniTech incurred costs for shutting down its nuclear laundry facility and sought recovery for these costs plus lost profits.
  • The complaint alleges three bases for recovery: breach of an implied-in-fact contract, constructive termination for convenience, and equitable recoupment.
  • The government denied the existence of an implied-in-fact contract and moved for judgment on the pleadings.

Parties

Appellant
UniTech Services Group, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Navy
Contract Number
N00604-03-P-A549
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