58539

Baghdadi Swords Company

August 19, 2013Judge Melnick
DismissedCDA JurisdictionAccord & Satisfaction / Release / WaiverCommercial Item

Baghdadi Swords Company appealed a decision regarding a contract for gravel delivery, which the government moved to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. The Board granted the motion and dismissed the appeal.

Material Facts

  • The Joint Contracting Command Iraq awarded Contract No. M20133-06-M-6080 to Baghdadi Swords Company on 27 February 2006.
  • The contract required the delivery of 15,000 cubic meters of gravel within two weeks for a total payment of $960,000.
  • The contract included FAR 52.212-4, Disputes, stating it was subject to the Contract Disputes Act.
  • Inquiries about payment were received by the government in November 2012, along with invoices and Material Inspection and Receiving Reports.
  • On 14 January 2013, the contracting officer issued a decision stating that the documents could not be processed for payment due to questions on their validity.
  • The appellant filed the appeal on 5 February 2013, seeking payment of $960,000.
  • The record indicated that the appellant did not submit the required CDA certification prior to filing the appeal.

Parties

Appellant
Baghdadi Swords Company
Respondent Agency
Joint Contracting Command Iraq
Contract Number
M20133-06-M-6080
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