59821

Mach 1 AREP Carlyle Center LLC

June 1, 2016Judge Prouty
Denied / Government PrevailedContract Interpretation

Mach I AREP Carlyle Center LLC appealed a decision regarding the termination of a lease by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, claiming breach of contract. The Board concluded that the termination was lawful and not a breach.

Material Facts

  • The lease was executed on 14 June 2010 for office space in Alexandria, Virginia.
  • The lease included provisions for nine one-year extension options contingent upon appropriations.
  • The government terminated the lease effective 31 October 2014 due to budget cuts from sequestration.
  • Mach I claimed damages of $5,879,487 less $1,138,400 already paid by the government.
  • The contracting officer issued a final decision denying Mach I's claim on 12 December 2014.

Parties

Appellant
Mach I AREP Carlyle Center LLC
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army Engineer District, Baltimore
Contract Number
DACA-31-5-2010-0181
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