57830

Dynamics Research Corporation

March 26, 2013Judge James
Denied / Government PrevailedOther

Dynamics Research Corporation appealed a contracting officer's decision denying its claim for unfunded work under a task order. The Board denied the appeal, finding that DRC did not comply with the contract's notice requirements.

Material Facts

  • The Army Contracting Agency awarded Contract No. W91WAW-08-D-0013 to DRC on 19 March 2008.
  • Task Order No. 0008 was issued to DRC on 30 June 2010 for services to support the Missile Defense Agency.
  • The LOGO clause in Task Order No. 0008 stated that the contractor must stop work when the total amount payable approximated the total amount allotted.
  • DRC's claim for $288,111.37 was based on assurances from the government that funding would be made available.
  • The contracting officer denied DRC's claim, stating reliance on unauthorized representations was unreasonable.

Parties

Appellant
Dynamics Research Corporation
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contracting Agency
Army Contracting Command
Contract Number
W91WAW-08-D-0013
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