IAP Worldwide Services, Inc.
IAP Worldwide Services, Inc. appealed against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding costs incurred due to a border closure in Pakistan affecting contract performance. The Board found in favor of IAP, recognizing an excusable delay and constructive acceleration.
Material Facts
- IAP contracted with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide power plants at forward military bases in Afghanistan.
- Pakistan closed its border in response to a military attack, which remained closed for seven months.
- IAP sought recovery for costs incurred due to the border closure.
- The government denied IAP's requests for extensions of delivery order performance periods after the border closed.
- The government later recognized the border closure as an excusable delay but did not grant sufficient extensions.
Parties
- Appellant
- IAP Worldwide Services, Inc.
- Respondent Agency
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Contract Number
- W912BU-10-D-0018
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