58534

PAW & Associates, LLC

November 22, 2013Judge James
Partially SustainedContract InterpretationAccord & Satisfaction / Release / Waiver

PAW & Associates, LLC appealed the denial of its claim regarding the evaluation of its task order proposal and the alleged improper disclosure of proprietary information. The Board granted the government's motion for summary judgment on the breach of contract claim but denied the motions to dismiss regarding fair opportunity and proprietary information.

Material Facts

  • PAW entered into an IDIQ contract with the U.S. Army National Guard Bureau effective 22 April 2008.
  • The contract provided for issuance of task orders and specified a minimum guaranteed funding amount of $250,000.
  • NGB issued 12-14 task orders to PAW with a combined value exceeding $2.9 million.
  • PAW submitted a proposal for a task order on 24 April 2012, which included proprietary data.
  • On 5 October 2012, PAW submitted a certified CDA claim alleging improper evaluation and disclosure of proprietary information.
  • The contracting officer denied PAW's claim in its entirety on 9 November 2012.

Parties

Appellant
PAW & Associates, LLC
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army National Guard Bureau
Contract Number
W9133L-08-D-0010
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