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Chugach Federal Solutions, Inc.

April 10, 2019Judge D'Alessandris
Partially SustainedAuthority of Government AgentsSuperior Knowledge

Chugach Federal Solutions, Inc. appealed a decision regarding the Navy's alleged withholding of superior knowledge in a contract dispute. The Board denied the Navy's motion for partial summary judgment and granted Chugach's cross-motion for partial summary judgment.

Material Facts

  • The Navy awarded Contract No. N44255-14-D-9000 to Chugach in the amount of $275,855,236.74.
  • Chugach intervened in a bid protest filed by the incumbent contractor, West Sound Services Group, with GAO.
  • Chugach and the Navy filed a joint request for partial summary dismissal of the protest, which GAO partially granted.
  • Chugach submitted a certified claim to the Navy alleging that the government withheld superior knowledge regarding the level of effort required to perform the contract.
  • The contracting officer denied Chugach's claim in a final decision dated July 28, 2017.

Parties

Appellant
Chugach Federal Solutions, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Department of the Navy
Contract Number
N44255-14-D-9000
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