60602

Seven Seas Shipchandlers LLC

October 25, 2016Judge Newsom
Denied / Government PrevailedPayment / Progress Payments / Financing

Seven Seas Shipchandlers LLC appealed the deemed denial of its claim for Prompt Payment Act interest on five contracts, resulting in a denial of the appeal.

Material Facts

  • Seven Seas Shipchandlers, LLC was awarded five firm-fixed-price supply contracts in 2009.
  • Seven Seas delivered the supplies required by all five contracts and was entitled to payment.
  • The government disbursed cash intended for Seven Seas to an individual named Muhammad Qahir, who disappeared with the money.
  • Seven Seas reported the money stolen and submitted certified claims seeking contract payments from the government, which were denied.
  • The Board previously sustained Seven Seas' appeals, holding that the government failed to prove payment had been made.
  • Seven Seas submitted a new claim for Prompt Payment Act interest on the principal balance after the Board's decision.

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Appellant
Seven Seas Shipchandlers LLC
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
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