59091

Atlas International Trading Corporation

December 2, 2014Judge McIlmail
Denied / Government PrevailedAccord & Satisfaction / Release / Waiver

Atlas International Trading Corporation appealed the termination of its contract with the government, which the government contended was void due to bribery. The Board granted the government's motion for summary judgment, denying the appeal.

Material Facts

  • On 20 January 2010, the Department of the Air Force and Atlas International Trading Corporation entered into Contract No. FA8240-10-M-U025.
  • Sylvester Zugrav, appellant's owner, paid Jose L. Mendez, a government program manager, more than $185,000 for favorable procurement treatment.
  • Mr. Zugrav offered to pay Mr. Mendez $80,000 for information regarding the government's need for a 19Zh6 Zip Kit and its budget.
  • Appellant submitted an unsolicited proposal that was accepted by a contracting officer for $553,000.
  • On 27 June 2013, the government terminated the contract for cause.
  • Appellant received the CO's final decision on 28 September 2013 and filed this appeal on 24 December 2013.

Parties

Appellant
Atlas International Trading Corporation
Respondent Agency
Department of the Air Force
Contract Number
FA8240-10-M-U025
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