60979

Globe Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.

July 10, 2019Judge D'Alessandris
Partially SustainedContract Changes / Constructive ChangesQuantum / DamagesDCMA InvolvedCommercial Item

Globe Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. appealed a final decision regarding the termination settlement of a contract for low-bed semitrailers, contesting the government's limitation of recovery to first article test line items. The Board granted both parties' motions in part, allowing some recovery beyond the first article test costs.

Material Facts

  • The Army awarded Contract W56HZV-11-D-0204 to Globe for low-bed semitrailers.
  • The contract required Globe to submit eight trailers as part of the first article test procedures.
  • The Army terminated the contract for convenience before the first article test units were approved.
  • Globe submitted a termination settlement proposal claiming $7,233,387.89.
  • The contracting officer awarded Globe $987,345.76 in a final decision.

Parties

Appellant
Globe Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
W56HZV-11-D-0204
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