58129

Tele-Consultants, Inc.

February 4, 2013Judge Melnick
Denied / Government PrevailedCDA JurisdictionQuantum / Damages

Tele-Consultants, Inc. appealed a decision regarding its entitlement to payment for services performed under a subcontract with Advanced Solutions for Tomorrow, Inc. The Board denied the government's motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction.

Material Facts

  • The Department of the Navy awarded Contract No. N00178-04-D-4003-N408 to Advanced Solutions for Tomorrow, Inc. (ASFT) on 15 June 2010.
  • ASFT awarded a subcontract to TCI on 1 October 2010 for financial, logistical, and training services.
  • TCI performed services under the subcontract, which were accepted by both ASFT and the Navy.
  • ASFT directed TCI to stop work on 15 February 2011 due to the Navy suspending ASFT's performance.
  • The Navy terminated the prime contract with ASFT on 11 March 2011.
  • TCI had prepared invoices for $282,302 for services performed at the time of termination.
  • TCI submitted a certified claim for $282,302 to the contracting officer, which was denied.

Parties

Appellant
Tele-Consultants, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Department of the Navy
Contract Number
N00178-04-D-4003-N408
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