58343

Environmental Safety Consultants, Inc.

August 13, 2014Judge Freeman
Denied / Government PrevailedAccord & Satisfaction / Release / Waiver

Environmental Safety Consultants, Inc. appealed the contracting officer's deemed denial of its termination for convenience settlement claim. The Board denied the motion for partial summary judgment.

Material Facts

  • ESCI submitted its termination settlement proposal for a net proposed settlement of $1,183,366.59.
  • The contracting officer refused to negotiate a settlement or issue a final decision on the termination settlement claim.
  • ESCI appealed the deemed denial of the claim on 29 September 2012.
  • The contract was terminated for convenience after a prior default termination was converted.
  • Bid Item OOOlA was not completed when the contract was terminated.

Parties

Appellant
Environmental Safety Consultants, Inc.
Contract Number
N62470-95-B-2399
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