Potomac Electric Corp.
Potomac Electric Corp. appealed a decision regarding the existence of a contract with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and costs incurred during its performance. The Board found that a contract existed and sustained the appeal.
Material Facts
- DLA issued a solicitation for a firm-fixed-price IDIQ contract for direct current motors.
- Potomac submitted a proposal with a total price of $3,319,786.22.
- DLA's contract specialist confirmed receipt of Potomac's proposal and sent a draft contract for review.
- The contract and delivery order were unsigned, and the contract specialist lacked authority to bind the government.
- Potomac incurred costs in preparation for contract performance before the government decided to amend the solicitation and seek new proposals.
Parties
- Appellant
- Potomac Electric Corp.
- Respondent Agency
- Defense Logistics Agency
- Contract Number
- SPRRA2-17-D-0028
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