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Ikhana, LLC

October 18, 2017Judge Sweet
Denied / Government PrevailedAccord & Satisfaction / Release / Waiver

Ikhana, LLC appealed a termination for default and sought damages for breach of contract. The Board denied the government's motion to dismiss and the surety's motion to withdraw the appeals.

Material Facts

  • The government awarded Contract No. W912DR-13-C-0051 to Ikhana to construct secured access lanes and remote screening facilities at the Pentagon.
  • Ikhana executed performance and payment bonds with the surety in connection with the contract.
  • Ikhana filed four affirmative claims with the contracting officer, which were not decided.
  • The government terminated the contract for default on 17 December 2015.
  • Ikhana appealed the termination for default and the deemed denial of its affirmative claims on 25 February 2016.
  • The surety made a demand for collateral from Ikhana under the indemnity agreement on 15 June 2016.
  • The surety and the government executed a settlement agreement on 30 September 2016.

Parties

Appellant
Ikhana, LLC
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army Engineer District, Baltimore
Contract Number
W912DR-13-C-0051
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