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Vertex Construction & Engineering

August 27, 2015Judge Younger
DismissedFailure to Prosecute / DismissalAccord & Satisfaction / Release / Waiver

Vertex Construction & Engineering appealed the government's termination of contracts for default and requested equitable adjustments. The Board dismissed the appeals for failure to prosecute.

Material Facts

  • The government awarded Vertex Contract No. W56SGK-13-C-7047 on 28 February 2013.
  • The contracting officer terminated contract 7047 for default on 14 August 2013.
  • Vertex appealed the termination on 1 November 2013, docketed as ASBCA No. 58989.
  • The contracting officer denied Vertex's request for an equitable adjustment under contract 7047 on 19 September 2014.
  • Vertex appealed the denial on 20 October 2014, docketed as ASBCA No. 59635.
  • The government awarded Contract No. W56SGK-13-C-7048 to Vertex on 23 February 2013.
  • The contracting officer terminated contract 7048 for default on 13 August 2013.
  • Vertex submitted a request for equitable adjustment on 31 August 2013.
  • Vertex appealed under contract 7048 on 27 October 2014, docketed as ASBCA No. 59646.
  • The government awarded Contract No. W56SGK-13-C-7050 to Vertex on 2 March 2013.
  • The contracting officer terminated contract 7050 for default on 14 August 2013.
  • Vertex appealed the termination on 1 November 2013, docketed as ASBCA No. 58990.

Parties

Appellant
Vertex Construction & Engineering
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
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