Lulus Ostrich Ranch
Lulus Ostrich Ranch appealed to the ASBCA regarding motions to stay payments and termination of contracts related to the sale of scrap metal. The Board denied both motions, citing a lack of jurisdiction.
Material Facts
- The government issued Invitation for Bid No. 39-3606 for the sale and removal of scrap property.
- The IFB identified four categories of scrap to be sold and removed.
- The IFB contained 'Conditions of Sale' that included a 'Default' provision and a 'Disputes' clause subject to the Contract Disputes Act.
- On 21 January 2014, the government awarded appellant four contracts for the sale and removal of scrap.
- Appellant alleged a bid price error due to a math mistake in converting prices from kilograms to pounds.
- The sales contracting officer issued a final decision denying appellant's claim for a price adjustment.
- Appellant filed a motion to stay payments and a motion to stay termination of contracts, both of which were denied by the Board.
Parties
- Appellant
- Lulus Ostrich Ranch
- Respondent Agency
- Defense Logistics Agency
- Contract Number
- 48695390, 48695391, 48695490, 48695290
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