Cooper/Ports America, LLC
Cooper/Ports America, LLC appealed a government motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction regarding a claim that accrued before a novation agreement. The Board denied the government's motion, affirming CPA's standing to assert the claim.
Material Facts
- On 28 January 2015, the government awarded Contract No. HTC711-15-D-R036 to Shippers Stevedoring Co. for stevedoring and related terminal services.
- Shippers incurred financial losses and entered negotiations to transfer the contract.
- On 15 November 2016, a novation agreement was executed by CPA, Shippers, and the government.
- CPA took over performance of the contract on or about 1 October 2016.
- CPA filed a claim for unilateral mistake in bid based on Shippers' bid being significantly below the next lowest bidder.
Parties
- Appellant
- Cooper/Ports America, LLC
- Contract Number
- HTC711-15-D-R036
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