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Terraseis Trading Limited

November 19, 2015Judge McIlmail
Partially SustainedContract InterpretationTermination for DefaultAccord & Satisfaction / Release / Waiver

Terraseis Trading Limited appealed the denial of its monetary claim and the termination of its contract for cause by the government. The Board partially sustained the appeal regarding the delay claim but denied the appeal concerning the termination.

Material Facts

  • Terraseis contracted with the government for seismic data collection and processing in Afghanistan.
  • The government terminated the contract for cause due to Terraseis's failure to meet the delivery date.
  • Terraseis submitted a certified claim for delay costs, which the contracting officer denied.
  • The contract required the government to deliver equipment to Terraseis, but the delivery was delayed.
  • Terraseis experienced concurrent delays due to security issues and attacks on its crew.

Parties

Appellant
Terraseis Trading Limited
Respondent Agency
Department of Defense
Contract Number
W91B4N-12-C-5045
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