Environmental Safety Consultants, Inc.
Environmental Safety Consultants, Inc. applied for an award of fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act following a termination for default. The Board denied the application, finding the government's position was substantially justified.
Material Facts
- Environmental Safety Consultants, Inc. did not complete the work by the specified date of 30 June 1997.
- The parties negotiated for a year without success to resume and complete the work.
- The contracting officer terminated the contract on 12 June 1998 without setting a new completion date.
Parties
- Appellant
- Environmental Safety Consultants, Inc.
- Respondent Agency
- Navy
- Contract Number
- N62470-95-C-2399
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