NileCo General Contracting LLC

Material Facts

• NileCo submitted a claim to the contracting officer in the amount of $2,079,137.25 via email.
• The claim included certification language mandated by the Contract Disputes Act but no electronic or digital signature.
• The contract was awarded to NileCo on 19 December 2011 for construction services.
• The government issued a Suspension of Work notice on 28 January 2014.
• NileCo submitted its claim on 27 July 2016 seeking compensation for withheld payments.
• The contracting officer acknowledged receipt of the claim and promised a final decision by 20 November 2016.
• The government terminated the contract for convenience on 4 November 2016.
• NileCo filed its notice of appeal with the Board on 5 December 2016.

Parties

Appellant

NileCo General Contracting LLC

Respondent Agency

U.S. Army Engineer District, Middle East

Contracting Agency

United States Army Corps of Engineers

Contract Number

W912ER-12-C-0005