58129

Tele-Consultants, Inc.

June 9, 2014Judge Melnick
Denied / Government PrevailedFailure to Prosecute / DismissalAccord & Satisfaction / Release / Waiver

Tele-Consultants, Inc. appealed a decision regarding its motion to dismiss its appeal without prejudice. The Board denied the motion, requiring the appellant to continue with the appeal process.

Material Facts

  • On 15 June 2010, the Department of the Navy awarded Contract No. N00178-04-D-4003-N408 to Advanced Solutions for Tomorrow, Inc. (ASFT).
  • On 1 October 2010, ASFT awarded a subcontract to TCI.
  • ASFT directed TCI to stop work after the Navy suspended ASFT's performance.
  • TCI submitted a certified claim to the contracting officer on 19 December 2011 for $282,302, which was denied on 15 February 2012.
  • TCI's appeal to the Board was based on the argument that it had entered its own implied-in-fact contract with the government.

Parties

Appellant
Tele-Consultants, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Department of the Navy
Contract Number
Contract No. N00178-04-D-4003-N408
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