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Esood Al Blad Company

April 4, 2014Judge Tunks
DismissedCDA Jurisdiction

Esood Al Blad Company appealed for $1,212,000 due to the cancellation of four Memoranda of Agreements (MOAs). The Board dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction, finding no certified claim was submitted.

Material Facts

  • The appellant sought $1,212,000 due to the cancellation of four MOAs.
  • The MOAs were issued to supply equipment for irrigation projects in Iraq.
  • The government claimed that the MOAs were not contracts under the CDA.
  • The appellant submitted an uncertified claim for $500,000 on 30 June 2011.
  • The contracting officer denied the claim, stating no work was performed and funding was never approved.

Parties

Appellant
Esood Al Blad Company
Contract Number
URI#125128, URI#125131, URI#125136, URI#125139
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