61955

ASCT Group, Inc.

February 27, 2020Judge O'Sullivan
Denied / Government PrevailedContract Formation / ExistenceCDA Jurisdiction

ASCT Group, Inc. appealed a decision regarding its claim for compensation related to materials and equipment after the termination of a prime contract. The Board denied the government's motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction.

Material Facts

  • USACE awarded a contract to Advanced Contractors International, LLC for construction of the Kandahar Regional Police Training Center.
  • ASCT Group, Inc. was a subcontractor for the construction of the dining facility, student classrooms, and latrines.
  • The prime contract was terminated for default on February 19, 2013.
  • USACE informed ASCT that it would give preference to former subcontractors when selecting a new prime contractor.
  • ASCT safeguarded materials on site and retained materials stored in warehouses.
  • ASCT learned on November 27 or 28, 2013, that USACE was cancelling the project.
  • ASCT submitted a certified claim for $1,898,835.40 on June 27, 2018, for various costs related to the project.
  • The contracting officer issued a decision on ASCT's claim on October 31 or November 2, 2013, finding ASCT potentially entitled to certain costs but denying all other aspects of the claim.

Parties

Appellant
ASCT Group, Inc.
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Contract Number
000000-00-0-0000
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