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Globe Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.

December 30, 2025Judge D'Alessandris
Partially SustainedPayment / Progress Payments / FinancingDCAA InvolvedDCMA InvolvedCommercial Item

Globe Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. appealed a termination for convenience decision by the Army, seeking reimbursement for settlement expenses. The Board awarded Globe a reduced amount after determining the majority of claimed expenses were not allowable.

Material Facts

  • The Army awarded a five-year requirements contract for low-bed semitrailers to Globe in 2011.
  • The contract was terminated for convenience in March 2014.
  • Globe filed its first termination settlement proposal in October 2014, claiming $7.2 million.
  • The contracting officer awarded Globe $987,000 in a final decision issued in October 2016.
  • Globe submitted a revised termination settlement proposal claiming $21 million in June 2017.

Parties

Appellant
Globe Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
Contract No. W56HZV-11-D-0204
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