54936

Atlantic Dry Dock Corporation

June 20, 2013Judge Clarke
Denied / Government PrevailedSuperior KnowledgeContract Interpretation

Atlantic Dry Dock Corporation appealed the Navy contracting officer's final decision denying its claim for $618,772 related to a contract for blasting and coating the USS Hue City's superstructure. The Board denied the appeal, finding no entitlement.

Material Facts

  • The Navy issued Solicitation No. N62670-02-R-0018 for dry dock work on the USS Hue City.
  • ADDC submitted a proposal incorporating a subcontractor's price of $498,165 for the blasting and coating work.
  • IMI began performing the work on 8 November 2002 and later requested additional compensation due to increased square footage.
  • The Navy denied the request for an increase in contract price.
  • ADDC submitted a certified Request for Equitable Adjustment for $618,772 on 17 July 2003.

Parties

Appellant
Atlantic Dry Dock Corporation
Respondent Agency
Navy
Contract Number
N00024-92-H-8012
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