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Pyrotechnic Specialties, Inc.

March 13, 2017Judge Page
Denied / Government PrevailedContract InterpretationTermination for DefaultDCMA Involved

Pyrotechnic Specialties, Inc. appealed the termination for default of its contract with the Department of the Army, seeking recovery of costs related to the alleged wrongful rejection of a production lot.

Material Facts

  • The contract was awarded to Pyrotechnic Specialties, Inc. for the production of MK 124 signals.
  • The contract was terminated for default after the government rejected multiple production lots for failing to pass acceptance tests.
  • Pyrotechnic Specialties, Inc. sought to recover $802,589 in unreimbursed costs related to the alleged wrongful rejection of a production lot.
  • The Board found that the contractor failed to deliver acceptable products in accordance with the contract's delivery schedule.

Parties

Appellant
Pyrotechnic Specialties, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contracting Agency
Army Contracting Command-Rock Island
Contract Number
W52PIJ-04-C-0098
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