59014

Thefaf Al-Rafidain Contracting Co.

April 4, 2014Judge James
Denied / Government PrevailedContract InterpretationAccord & Satisfaction / Release / Waiver

Thefaf Al-Rafidain Contracting Co. appealed the contracting officer's denial of a claim for $1,039,800 under an IDIQ contract. The Board granted the government's motion for summary judgment, denying the appeal.

Material Facts

  • Thefaf Al-Rafidain Contracting Co. filed a claim for $1,039,800 for materials, labor hours, and additional rent under an IDIQ contract.
  • The solicitation for the contract stated a maximum value of $30,000,000 and a minimum guaranteed amount of $10,000.
  • The government issued Delivery Order No. 0001 for 250 T-walls at a total amount of $87,500, which exceeded the minimum guaranteed amount.
  • Thefaf's claim included costs for additional silos, barrier moldings, security, and ground expansion.
  • The contracting officer denied Thefaf's claim by written decision dated 4 November 2013.

Parties

Appellant
Thefaf Al-Rafidain Contracting Co.
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
W91GFL-08-D-0007
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