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Puget Sound Envirionment Corp.

July 12, 2016Judge O'Connell
Denied / Government PrevailedTermination for Convenience

Puget Sound Environmental Corp. appealed the government's termination for convenience of Task Order No. 9 under Contract No. N00406-10-D-1001, seeking damages. The Board denied the appeal and granted the government's cross-motion for summary judgment.

Material Facts

  • Puget Sound Environmental Corp. submitted a certified claim on two Navy contracts.
  • The claim included issues related to the government's termination for convenience of Task Order No. 9.
  • The contracting officer determined to award contract 1001 to PSE despite known back wage issues.
  • PSE failed to pay amounts due under a back wage agreement with the Department of Labor.
  • The government terminated Task Order No. 9 for convenience due to a lack of need for the services.

Parties

Appellant
Puget Sound Environmental Corp.
Respondent Agency
Department of the Navy
Contract Number
N00406-10-D-1001
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