58789

Tech Projects, LLC

March 26, 2015Judge Younger
Denied / Government PrevailedCDA JurisdictionContract InterpretationSmall Business

Tech Projects, LLC appealed a decision regarding jurisdiction over claims for costs incurred under two requirements that were ultimately withdrawn by the government. The Board denied the government's motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction.

Material Facts

  • Tech Projects was accepted for a requirement to design and install a virtual fence by the Small Business Administration.
  • The virtual fence requirement was withdrawn by the Army due to difficulties in obtaining information from Tech Projects.
  • Tech Projects was also accepted for a requirement to operate and maintain target control services, which was later cancelled.
  • Tech Projects submitted a certified claim for $185,346.40 for both requirements.
  • The contracting officer determined that Tech Projects was entitled to reimbursement for a portion of its claim but denied a supplemental claim.
  • The contracting officer acknowledged that there was an implied contract when SBA acceptance occurs.

Parties

Appellant
Tech Projects, LLC
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contracting Agency
White Sands Missile Range
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