61959

Langdon Engineering & Mgt.

August 22, 2019Judge Clarke
Sustained / Appellant PrevailedCDA Jurisdiction

Langdon Engineering & Mgt. appealed a termination for cause by the Navy, asserting that its appeal was timely based on the receipt of a second certified mailing. The ASBCA denied the Navy's motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction, finding the appeal timely.

Material Facts

  • The Navy awarded Langdon Contract No. N00244-15-P-0294 on May 22, 2015, for $77,295.28.
  • Langdon and the Navy communicated via email and mail throughout the contract performance period.
  • CO O'Donnell terminated the contract for cause on September 27, 2018, and notified Langdon of its appeal rights.
  • Langdon received a second certified mail delivery of the Notice of Termination on November 5, 2018.
  • Langdon filed an appeal to the ASBCA on February 1, 2019, 88 days after receiving the second certified mailing.

Parties

Appellant
Langdon Engineering & Mgt.
Respondent Agency
Navy
Contract Number
N00244-15-P-0294
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