58623

Asia Commerce Network

May 16, 2019Judge O'Sullivan
Sustained / Appellant PrevailedEAJA / Attorney Fees

Asia Commerce Network applied for fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act following a contract dispute with the Defense Logistics Agency. The Board granted the application, finding the government’s position was not substantially justified.

Material Facts

  • The underlying appeal involved a January 20, 2011 contract to supply jet fuel to Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan.
  • The Defense Logistics Agency terminated the contract for cause on January 17, 2013.
  • The government did not meet its initial burden of proving a prima facie case of the contractor's default.
  • The Board found that the government waived the delivery date and did not re-establish a new one.
  • The evidence established that ACN's performance complied with the terms of the contract.

Parties

Appellant
Asia Commerce Network
Respondent Agency
Defense Logistics Agency
Contract Number
SP0600-12-D-1010
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