59110

CLC Construction Company

April 15, 2020Judge McNulty
Denied / Government PrevailedAuthority of Government Agents

CLC Construction Company appealed the termination for default of its contract for design and construction services in Afghanistan, arguing that the government improperly claimed it engaged in illegal conduct. The Board denied the government's motion for summary judgment.

Material Facts

  • The government awarded Contract No. W91B4N-11-C-8066 to CLC Construction Company for $2,381,456 on June 13, 2011.
  • The government terminated the contract for convenience on June 15, 2013, but later rescinded this termination and terminated the contract for default on October 3, 2013.
  • The contracting officer found that CLC had access to source selection information prior to the contract award.
  • The Head of the Contracting Activity found that CLC violated the Procurement Integrity Act by obtaining source selection information.
  • The contracting officer issued a final decision on August 25, 2014, rescinding the contract and asserting a claim against CLC for $396,327.84.

Parties

Appellant
CLC Construction Company
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
W91B4N-11-C-8066
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