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Matrix Research, Inc.

June 22, 2011Judge Van Broekhoven
Denied / Government PrevailedTermination for DefaultAccord & Satisfaction / Release / WaiverDCMA InvolvedSmall Business

Matrix Research, Inc. appealed the termination of its contract for default and the government's claim for unliquidated progress payments. The Board upheld the termination and the demand for repayment.

Material Facts

  • The contract was awarded to Matrix Research, Inc. on 20 June 2005 for a fixed price of $559,998.00.
  • Matrix was required to deliver 20 rotary pump units and 15 pneumatic masts, among other items.
  • The contract was terminated for default on 28 May 2008 due to the failure to deliver the masts and provide necessary documentation.
  • The contracting officer demanded the return of $151,028.45 in unliquidated progress payments.
  • Matrix failed to deliver the masts by the extended delivery date of 1 May 2008.

Parties

Appellant
Matrix Research, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
WI5P7T-05-C-N002
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