5834459009

Lael Al Sahab & Co.

November 13, 2014Judge Melnick
DismissedCDA JurisdictionAccord & Satisfaction / Release / WaiverCommercial Item

Lael Al Sahab & Co. appealed for payment regarding the government's alleged use of an additional truck not included in their contract. The Board dismissed the appeals for lack of jurisdiction due to failure to submit a proper claim.

Material Facts

  • The Army MNF-1/Regional Contracting Center awarded Contract No. W91GFC-07-M-0399 to Lael Al Sahab on 18 April 2007.
  • The contract required Lael Al Sahab to provide 11 small pickup trucks for lease.
  • Lael Al Sahab delivered vehicles and submitted monthly invoices referencing only 11 pickup trucks.
  • Appellant claimed the government used an extra pickup truck for 5 months and submitted an invoice for $9,240.
  • The contracting officer questioned the authorization of the extra vehicle and treated the invoice as a claim.

Parties

Appellant
Lael Al Sahab & Co.
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
W91GFC-07-M-0399
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