Equine Architectural Products, Inc.

Material Facts

• The government awarded Contract No. W91ZLK-12-P-0037 to Equine Architectural Products, Inc. for demolition and removal of railroad facilities.
• The government issued a Stop-Work Order to the appellant by Modification No. P00002 dated 25 July 2012.
• The contract was terminated for convenience approximately 51 days after the Stop-Work Order.
• Appellant submitted a termination proposal to the government by cover letter dated 21 December 2012.
• On 7 January 2014, appellant submitted a claim letter to the government but did not provide a sum certain.
• Subsequent communications included an email on 28 January 2014 estimating the value of scrap at approximately $6,986,832.00.
• On 7 May 2014, appellant's counsel stated total claims of $9,250,000.00 but did not certify this amount.
• Appellant filed a notice of appeal on a 'deemed denial' basis on 12 December 2014, stating total losses exceeded $10,000,000.00.
• The contracting officer denied appellant's claim on 15 December 2014.

Parties

Appellant

Equine Architectural Products, Inc.

Respondent Agency

Department of the Army

Contract Number

W91ZLK-12-P-0037