58346

Lael Al Sahab & Co.

September 2, 2014Judge Melnick
Denied / Government PrevailedOtherCommercial Item

Lael Al Sahab & Co. appealed a government motion to dismiss their claim for withheld funds under a contract for street cleaning and grounds maintenance services in Iraq. The Board denied the government's motion to dismiss.

Material Facts

  • Lael Al Sahab & Co. executed a commercial items contract with the Joint Contracting Command-Iraq/Afghanistan for street cleaning and grounds maintenance services in Iraq.
  • On 4 October 2012, Mr. Alie Sufan transmitted a notice of appeal seeking an outstanding balance of $11,000 and an additional $1,000,000.
  • The government moved to dismiss the appeal, arguing that Mr. Sufan is not an officer of the corporation and that Lael Al Sahab has ceased to exist.

Parties

Appellant
Lael Al Sahab & Co.
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
W91GET-07-M-0063
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