John C. Grimberg Company, Inc.

Material Facts

• The contract was to construct an advanced analytical chemistry wing for work with toxic agents at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland.
• The appellant initially filed a non-monetary claim on 15 October 2013 regarding disputed contract terms.
• The contracting officer denied the claim, leading the appellant to convert it into a monetary claim of $727,244.00 on 12 December 2014.
• The government objected to the amended complaint, asserting it introduced new theories of liability not included in the original claim.
• The Board found the absence of a motion for leave to amend was inadvertent.

Parties

Appellant

John C. Grimberg Company, Inc.

Respondent Agency

U.S. Army Engineer District, Baltimore

Contract Number

W912DR-11-C-0023