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Amaratek

November 10, 2014Judge McIlmail
Partially SustainedQuantum / DamagesContract InterpretationCommercial Item

Amaratek appealed for compensation related to work performed during a government shutdown under Contract No. W9124R-11-P-1054. The Board partially sustained the appeal, awarding a specific amount for services rendered.

Material Facts

  • The Department of the Army awarded Amaratek Contract No. W9124R-11-P-1054 for material analysis laboratory services.
  • The total award amount was $977,432, with a base period and two option periods.
  • The government ordered Amaratek to stop work on 1 October 2013 due to a government shutdown.
  • Amaratek submitted an invoice for $62,718.35 for services in October 2013, which was rejected by the government.
  • Amaratek filed a REA for $69,677, which included $58,947 for services and $10,730 for additional costs due to the shutdown.
  • The REA was denied by the contracting officer on 6 February 2014, and Amaratek subsequently filed an appeal.

Parties

Appellant
Amaratek
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contracting Agency
Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Yuma
Contract Number
W9124R-11-P-1054
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