Superior Maritime Services, Inc. and Pacific Maritime Freight, Inc. (d/b/a Pacific Tugboat Service) Co-Venture
Superior Maritime Services, Inc. and Pacific Maritime Freight, Inc. appealed the dismissal of their claims for breach of a non-FAR based contract for transportation services. The Board determined it had jurisdiction over the appeals and ruled in favor of the appellant.
Material Facts
- The Army issued a solicitation for transportation services on 10 April 2012.
- The solicitation was not issued pursuant to the FAR but governed by the Defense Transportation Regulation.
- The appellant submitted a tender offer on 17 April 2012.
- The Navy's Transportation Officer selected the appellant's offer on 1 May 2012.
- The solicitation was canceled on 8 June 2012 due to the current service provider's emergency repairs.
- The appellant submitted a certified claim for breach of contract on 7 September 2012.
Parties
- Appellant
- Superior Maritime Services, Inc. and Pacific Maritime Freight, Inc. (d/b/a Pacific Tugboat Service) Co-Venture
- Respondent Agency
- Department of the Navy
- Contracting Agency
- Department of the Navy
- Contract Number
- 000000-00-0-0000
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