59259

Freedom Systems, LLC

September 3, 2015Judge Thrasher
DismissedAccord & Satisfaction / Release / Waiver

Freedom Systems, LLC appealed a contracting officer's final decision denying its claim for cancellation fees related to a subcontractor. The Board granted the government's motion for summary judgment, citing the Severin doctrine.

Material Facts

  • The Army Reserve Contracting Center awarded Contract No. W912C6-12-C-0005 to Freedom to provide support services for Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Programs.
  • Freedom entered into a Hotel Group Event Agreement with Wyndham that included a cancellation clause.
  • The government held the contracted events in Orlando, Florida, from November 2011 to September 2012.
  • Freedom submitted a claim for $820,800.00 for payment of subcontract cancellation damages to Wyndham.
  • The CO informed Freedom that its claim was not properly certified as required for claims over $100,000.00.
  • The CO issued a COFD denying Freedom's claim on 21 January 2014.
  • Wyndham executed a general release to Freedom on 21 April 2015 releasing any and all claims against Freedom related to the contract.

Parties

Appellant
Freedom Systems, LLC
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
W912C6-12-C-0005
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