Lael Al Sahab & Co.
Lael Al Sahab & Co. appealed a government decision regarding a contract for street cleaning and grounds maintenance in Iraq, which the government moved to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. The Board granted the motion in part and denied it in part.
Material Facts
- The government entered into a commercial items contract with Lael Al Sahab for street cleaning and grounds maintenance in Iraq.
- The contract was for $15,000 per month, with an initial period from 20 March 2007 to 19 July 2007 and an option period until 18 November 2007.
- The contract included FAR clause 52.212-4, which outlined terms for inspection, acceptance, and payment.
- Lael Al Sahab submitted four invoices totaling $37,500 but was paid $26,625, leaving $10,875 unpaid.
- The government issued a termination for cause due to dissatisfaction with the contractor's performance.
- Lael Al Sahab filed a notice of appeal seeking $1,000,000 for damages and an outstanding balance of $11,000.
Parties
- Appellant
- Lael AI Sahab & Co.
- Respondent Agency
- Department of the Army
- Contract Number
- W91GET-07-M-0063
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