58852

ESCgov, Inc.

May 8, 2017Judge Stempler
Partially SustainedTermination for ConvenienceQuantum / DamagesDCAA InvolvedCommercial Item

ESCgov, Inc. appealed from the deemed denial of its contract termination for convenience claim under Contract No. HC1028-12-C-0047, resulting in a partial award.

Material Facts

  • The 2008 contract was awarded to ESCgov on 21 April 2008 for a base period of one year with two option periods.
  • Modification No. P00005 changed the start date of the base period to 1 February 2009.
  • The 2012 contract was awarded to ESCgov on 24 July 2012 and included a base year amount of $2,276,906.
  • A protest was filed on 1 August 2012, leading to a stop work order issued on 10 August 2012.
  • The 2012 contract was terminated for convenience on 29 August 2012.
  • ESCgov submitted a termination settlement proposal seeking $3,384,500.76.
  • The contracting officer determined that only $180,937.50 was allowable, leading to the appeal.

Parties

Appellant
ESCgov, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Defense Information Systems Agency
Contract Number
HC1028-12-C-0047
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