Charles Mullens
Charles Mullens appealed a contracting officer's final decision denying a $90,000 damages claim related to a no-fault termination of his contract. The Board denied the appeal, finding no merit in Mullens' allegations.
Material Facts
- Contract 0226 was awarded to Charles Mullens on 27 January 2006 for operating a concession at Fort Huachuca, Arizona.
- The contract included a no-fault termination clause allowing either party to terminate with 10 days written notice.
- Mullens continued operating the concession after the government failed to exercise the third option year.
- A dispute arose regarding a boat repair for which Mullens claimed payment but did not provide an estimate to the customer.
- On 9 July 2009, the contracting officer received a request to terminate the contract due to numerous bad experiences.
- The contract was terminated on 20 July 2009, and Mullens later sued the customer in state court for payment, which he lost.
Parties
- Appellant
- Charles Mullens
- Respondent Agency
- Department of the Army
- Contract Number
- Contract No. NAFHA1-06-T-0226
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