ABS Development Corporation
ABS Development Corporation appealed several claims for additional compensation and challenged the government's assessment of liquidated damages related to a construction contract in Israel. The Board found the contract void ab initio due to misrepresentation by ABS.
Material Facts
- The government and ABS Development Corporation contracted for construction work at an Israeli Navy shipyard for $26,956,562.
- ABS was paid an amended contract price of approximately $46 million.
- The solicitation restricted the procurement to United States firms only.
- ABS represented that it would employ on-site personnel, including a project manager, but did not hire anyone for the project site.
- All on-site work was performed by Ashtrom Group employees or subcontractors.
Parties
- Appellant
- ABS Development Corporation
- Respondent Agency
- U.S. Army Engineer District, Europe
- Contract Number
- W912GB-10-C-0047
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