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Scot Cardillo dba Engineers Tooling Support

July 15, 2025Judge McIlmail
DismissedDefective SpecificationsGovernment-Furnished PropertyCDA Jurisdiction

Scot Cardillo dba Engineers Tooling Support appealed the denial of a claim related to a government contract for components used in naval aircraft. The Board dismissed several counts for lack of jurisdiction, focusing solely on the contracting officer's final decision regarding the 2017 claim.

Material Facts

  • ETS contracted with the government to provide components for use in naval aircraft.
  • ETS presented a claim for $21,175 for additional effort caused by a defective die set and interference from a government TPOC.
  • The contracting officer denied the 2013 claim in 2014, and ETS did not appeal that decision.
  • The government terminated the contract for convenience on November 3, 2015.
  • ETS submitted a certified claim demanding $789,903.39 based on misrepresentation, defective specifications, and government interference.
  • The contracting officer denied the 2017 claim on January 31, 2018.

Parties

Appellant
Scot Cardillo dba Engineers Tooling Support
Contract Number
Contract No. N00174-11-D-0004
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