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PROTEC GmbH

March 20, 2018Judge Sweet
Sustained / Appellant PrevailedCDA Jurisdiction

PROTEC GmbH appealed the government's motions to dismiss based on alleged lack of jurisdiction due to suspicions of fraud in CO final decisions. The Board denied the motions, affirming its jurisdiction over the appeals.

Material Facts

  • The government awarded Contract No. W912CM-14-D-0007 to PROTEC GmbH for maintenance, inspection, and repair of fire systems.
  • The government rated PROTEC as unsatisfactory in CPARS for quality, schedule, management, and regulatory compliance.
  • PROTEC submitted a certified claim for unpaid invoices totaling €143,615.92.
  • The CO issued a COFD denying PROTEC's claims based on several performance issues.
  • The government awarded Contract No. W912CM-14-P-0008 to PROTEC for maintenance and repair of electronic systems.
  • PROTEC submitted a certified claim for unpaid invoices totaling €141,827.88.
  • The CO issued a COFD denying this claim for failure to provide timely documentation and approvals.

Parties

Appellant
PROTEC GmbH
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
W912CM-14-D-0007
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