Thorpe Seeop Corporation
Thorpe Seeop Corporation appealed for a default judgment against the Defense Contract Management Agency due to an inadequate government response. The Board denied the motion, finding the government's conduct did not warrant such a sanction.
Material Facts
- The appellant filed an appeal on 15 October 2013.
- The appeal was based on the failure of the contracting officer to issue a final decision on a certified claim.
- The certified claim was dated 12 August 2013 and amounted to $579,140.19.
- The Board received the appellant's complaint on 15 November 2013.
- The government requested an extension to file its answer, which was granted by the Board.
- The government's answer was received by the Board on 5 February 2014.
- The appellant contended that the government's answer was inadequate and sought a default judgment.
Parties
- Appellant
- Thorpe Seeop Corporation
- Respondent Agency
- Defense Contract Management Agency
- Contract Number
- W911 W6-05-C-0047
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