60316

The Adamant Group for Contracting and General Trading

November 29, 2016Judge Melnick
Denied / Government PrevailedStatute of Limitations / Timeliness

The Adamant Group for Contracting and General Trading appealed for payment related to a cement contract with the U.S. Army, but the Board found the claim time-barred.

Material Facts

  • On 27 September 2004, the United States Army awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to Adamant for 650 tons of bulk cement and a 30-ton silo.
  • Adamant delivered the silo and invoiced the government $4,300 for it on 5 October 2004.
  • Nearly nine years later, on 25 September 2013, Mr. Ali contacted the government requesting help on the open contract.
  • Adamant provided an invoice dated 5 October 2004 for 650 tons of cement in the amount of $81,250 on 27 July 2015.
  • The government rejected Adamant's invoice on 18 August 2015.
  • Adamant filed a notice of appeal with the Board on 7 November 2015.

Parties

Appellant
The Adamant Group for Contracting and General Trading
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
W91QEK-04-W-4987
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