58082

Alderman Building Company, Inc.

May 21, 2020Judge Younger
Partially SustainedQuantum / DamagesDelay / Disruption / Suspension

Alderman Building Company, Inc. appealed a decision regarding unabsorbed home office overhead costs due to delays in a renovation contract with the Navy. The Board partially sustained the appeal, awarding a net amount to Alderman.

Material Facts

  • The Navy awarded a Task Order for renovations to Alderman on March 27, 2009.
  • The contract completion date was initially set for March 22, 2010.
  • Alderman entered into a subcontract with Big John’s Electric Co., Inc. on April 8, 2009.
  • The Navy caused delays totaling 263 days, pushing the start work date into February 2010.
  • Alderman began contract performance on February 19, 2010.
  • Alderman submitted a claim for $20,518 on August 18, 2011, which was denied by the contracting officer on January 19, 2012.
  • The appeal was based on the expert opinion of Dr. Roger K. Seals regarding unabsorbed overhead.

Parties

Appellant
Alderman Building Company, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Navy
Contract Number
N40085-09-D-5321
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