60641

Nexagen Networks, Inc.

January 29, 2019Judge O'Connell
Partially SustainedQuantum / Damages

Nexagen Networks, Inc. appealed the contracting officer's denial of its certified claim for damages related to a terminated task order. The Board granted the government's motion for partial summary judgment, denying most of Nexagen's claims.

Material Facts

  • The Army awarded Nexagen a multiple award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract on May 31, 2013.
  • Nexagen performed the task order for less than three months before the Army issued deficiency notices and a cure notice.
  • The contracting officer terminated the task order for default on May 4, 2015, but later changed it to a no-cost termination for convenience on May 15, 2018.
  • Nexagen submitted a certified claim on December 22, 2015, seeking $37,597,526.94 for consequential damages and $2,646,853 for expectation damages.
  • The contracting officer denied the claim on May 6, 2016, stating that the consequential damages were unsupported and not provided for under FAR 49.3.

Parties

Appellant
Nexagen Networks, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
Wl5P7T-13-D-E077
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