57965

Platinum Logistic Services Company

August 15, 2013Judge Paul
Denied / Government PrevailedTermination for DefaultCommercial Item

Platinum Logistic Services Company appealed the termination of its contract for default regarding the supply of material handling equipment to Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan. The Board upheld the termination, finding the contractor failed to deliver conforming and operable equipment.

Material Facts

  • The contract was awarded on 28 September 2011 for the lease of material handling equipment.
  • The contractor failed to deliver any items of equipment that met the contract specifications.
  • The contracting officer issued a cure notice on 2 November 2011, but the contractor did not remedy the deficiencies.
  • The contractor attempted to deliver equipment multiple times, but most items were rejected due to being non-operational.
  • The contracting officer ultimately decided to terminate the contract for default on 21 January 2012.

Parties

Appellant
Platinum Logistic Services Company
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
W5KA4N-II-P-0390
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