Seven Seas Shipchandlers, LLC
Seven Seas Shipchandlers, LLC appealed for payment after a cash payment intended for them was stolen by an unauthorized individual. The Board ruled in favor of Seven Seas, determining that the government failed to prove payment was made.
Material Facts
- Seven Seas Shipchandlers, LLC was awarded five firm-fixed-price contracts between January and May 2009.
- The contracts required Seven Seas to deliver various supplies to Kandahar Air Field in Afghanistan.
- The government tendered $240,549.90 in cash to Muhummad Qahir, who disappeared with the cash.
- The government argued that it fulfilled its payment obligation because Mr. Qahir had apparent authority to collect cash payments.
- Seven Seas contended that Mr. Qahir had no authority to accept payment and sought payment for the contracts.
Parties
- Appellant
- Seven Seas Shipchandlers, LLC
- Respondent Agency
- Department of the Army
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