56787

Ali Fawzi Gomme, Co-Owner, d/b/a Areebel Engineering & Logistics

July 19, 2011Judge Freeman
DismissedAccord & Satisfaction / Release / Waiver

Ali Fawzi Gomme, Co-Owner, d/b/a Areebel Engineering & Logistics appealed a contracting officer's final decision denying most of a request for equitable adjustment. The Board dismissed the appeal, finding that the REA had been settled by a written agreement.

Material Facts

  • The government awarded Contract 2015 to Areebel for design and construction projects on 17 September 2007.
  • Areebel submitted REA No.1 on 3 November 2008, claiming $662,392.50 for government-caused delays.
  • The contracting officer issued a final decision allowing $59,730 of the claim on 24 December 2008.
  • Areebel executed a Settlement Agreement with the government on 8 March 2011.
  • The Settlement Agreement included a payment of $176,964.00 in full satisfaction of claims under Delivery Order No. 0002.

Parties

Appellant
Ali Fawzi Gomme, Co-Owner, d/b/a Areebel Engineering & Logistics
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
W91GDW-07-D-2015
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