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Hewlett-Packard Company

July 9, 2013Judge Thrasher
Sustained / Appellant PrevailedContract InterpretationCDA Jurisdiction

Hewlett-Packard Company appealed two delivery orders issued by the U.S. Army, claiming breach of contract. The Board held that it had jurisdiction to decide the appeals without interpreting the GSA schedule contract or the BPA.

Material Facts

  • The BPA was issued under HP's GSA Schedule Contract No. GS-35F-4663G.
  • The Army issued Delivery Orders B301 and B302 for Software Assurance.
  • HP claimed breach of contract damages due to the government's failure to provide required certifications and return software.
  • HP's claims were based on the terms of the delivery orders.

Parties

Appellant
Hewlett-Packard Company
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army
Contracting Agency
Department of the Navy
Contract Number
GS-35F-4663G
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