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O-Tech Solutions, LLC

March 28, 2023Judge Arnett
Partially SustainedTermination for ConvenienceTermination for DefaultCommercial Item

O-Tech Solutions, LLC appealed the U.S. Air Force's termination for cause of a firm, fixed-price delivery order for fiber optic installation, claiming excusable delays and seeking payment for work performed. The Board converted the termination to a termination for convenience and partially sustained the appeal.

Material Facts

  • The Air Force awarded an indefinite-quantity commercial items contract to O-Tech for Base Telecommunications System Installation Services.
  • O-Tech was required to engineer, furnish, install, and test a conduit system with fiber optic cable at Eglin Air Force Base.
  • The government terminated the contract for cause, citing O-Tech's inability to complete the work on time and installation of unapproved materials.
  • O-Tech claimed that government delays caused it to be unable to complete the requirements within the period of performance.

Parties

Appellant
O-Tech Solutions, LLC
Respondent Agency
U.S. Air Force
Contract Number
FA2823-15-D-3001
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