59085

Capy Machine Shop, Inc.

October 8, 2015Judge Tunks
Sustained / Appellant PrevailedTermination for DefaultAccord & Satisfaction / Release / Waiver

Capy Machine Shop, Inc. appealed the default termination of its contract to supply aircraft fairings, which the Board converted to a termination for convenience.

Material Facts

  • Capy accepted Order No. SPE4A6-13-M-S227 in the amount of $37,431.60 on 25 September 2013.
  • The contract required Capy to supply 18 aircraft fairings to the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation.
  • The delivery date for the first article was 24 April 2014 and the remaining 17 units were due on 18 February 2015.
  • On 18 October 2013, Capy's subcontractor revised its quote adding a one-time tooling charge of $19,647.
  • On 7 November 2013, Capy requested a no-cost cancellation of the contract due to an inability to locate tooling.
  • The contracting officer issued a show cause notice to Capy on 13 November 2013.
  • Capy's contract was terminated for default on 12 December 2013.
  • Capy appealed the termination on 19 December 2013.
  • The government moved for summary judgment on 4 April 2014, which was denied on 22 October 2014.

Parties

Appellant
Capy Machine Shop, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Defense Logistics Agency Aviation
Contract Number
SPE4A6-13-M-S227
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