60896

Securityhunter, Inc.

February 15, 2018Judge Melnick
Denied / Government PrevailedContract Interpretation

Securityhunter, Inc. appealed a decision regarding its obligation to complete performance under a task order after the contract's expiration. The Board denied the appeal, affirming the government's position.

Material Facts

  • The government awarded Securityhunter a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract on May 21, 2013.
  • The contract sought materials and services for Physical Security/Access Control systems.
  • Task Order 0008 was issued on May 7, 2014, with a total price of $2,545,798.01 and a performance period ending on May 6, 2015.
  • Securityhunter submitted a claim on September 8, 2016, asserting that its obligations were extinguished due to the expiration of the task order and contract periods.
  • The contracting officer denied the claim on October 21, 2016, stating that Securityhunter was required to continue performance until completion.

Parties

Appellant
Securityhunter, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Navy
Contracting Agency
Naval Facilities Engineering Command
Contract Number
N39430-13-D-1265
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