56626

ZIOS Corporation

January 5, 2010Judge Scott
Denied / Government PrevailedContract InterpretationTermination for DefaultAccord & Satisfaction / Release / WaiverSmall BusinessCommercial Item

ZIOS Corporation appealed the termination for cause of its contract with the United States Army's Information Security Command. The Board denied the appeal, affirming the government's decision.

Material Facts

  • ZIOS Corporation was awarded a contract to secure CISCO SMARTnet equipment maintenance.
  • The contract required ZIOS to deliver a CISCO maintenance agreement and contract number within five days of award.
  • ZIOS failed to deliver the required documentation by the extended deadline of 16 September 2008.
  • The contracting officer determined that ZIOS would not be able to perform the contract and issued a termination for cause.
  • ZIOS did not protest the contract award or assert that it was invalid at the time of award.

Parties

Appellant
ZIOS Corporation
Respondent Agency
United States Army
Contract Number
W911W4-08-P-0139
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