58489

Baghdad Fallujah Company

August 14, 2013Judge Melnick
DismissedCDA JurisdictionAccord & Satisfaction / Release / WaiverCommercial Item

The ASBCA dismissed the appeal of Baghdad Fallujah Company regarding Contract No. W91GEU-07-P-0133 due to lack of jurisdiction stemming from failure to certify a claim exceeding $100,000 as required by the Contract Disputes Act.

Material Facts

  • The contract was for the delivery of 6,750 cubic meters of gravel to the Victory Base Complex, Baghdad, Iraq.
  • The total award was in the amount of $189,000.
  • The appellant sought to change the price of the contract after it was awarded.
  • The contracting officer stated that the appellant did not sign the contract.
  • The government issued a modification to the contract terminating it for convenience.
  • The appellant filed a notice of appeal from the final decision on 3 January 2013.

Parties

Appellant
Baghdad Fallujah Company
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
W91GEU-07-P-0133
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