58582

Alalamiah Technology Group Co. (K.S.C.C)

September 18, 2013Judge Tunks
DismissedCDA JurisdictionAccord & Satisfaction / Release / Waiver

Alalamiah Technology Group Co. (K.S.C.C.) appealed a dismissal for lack of jurisdiction regarding a bid protest against the Defense Logistics Agency's contract award to another company. The Board dismissed the appeal, confirming it lacked jurisdiction over bid protests.

Material Facts

  • On 6 December 2011, DLA issued Request for Quotations No. SP7000-12-Q-0033 for the lease of 284 printer/copier devices for use in Kuwait.
  • DLA reduced its requirement from 284 devices to 269 devices and extended the closing date from 29 February to 11 May 2012.
  • ATG was not informed of the changes.
  • On 12 July 2012, DLA awarded Contract No. SP7000-12-F-0114 in the amount of $5,769,144 to Trident Engineering.
  • ATG filed four protests with the GAO prior to this appeal, with the last protest alleging Trident was not fulfilling its obligations under the contract.
  • GAO dismissed the last protest on 26 February 2013, stating it raised a matter of contract administration over which they do not exercise jurisdiction.
  • ATG appealed to the Board on 5 March 2013, voicing concerns about possible irregularities and illegalities by DLA and Trident.

Parties

Appellant
Alalamiah Technology Group Co. (K.S.C.C.)
Respondent Agency
Defense Logistics Agency
Contract Number
Contract No. SP7000-12-F-0114
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