ASCT Group, Inc.
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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