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Alfajer, Ltd.

July 23, 2020Judge Osterhout
Partially SustainedQuantum / DamagesCDA Jurisdiction

Alfajer, Ltd. appealed a decision regarding claims related to the loss of equipment under a blanket purchase agreement with the Army. The Board denied the government's motion to dismiss certain counts while granting the motion to strike one count.

Material Facts

  • The government issued a blanket purchase agreement with a dollar limit of $93,000,000 and an order limit of $1,500,000.
  • The BPA included clauses placing risk on the contractor for working in dangerous conditions.
  • The parties entered into a call under the BPA requiring six-month leases for equipment.
  • Appellant filed a certified claim with the contracting officer for $355,000 due to alleged hijacked equipment.
  • The contracting officer denied the claim, stating the risk was on the contractor in a firm-fixed price contract.
  • Appellant timely appealed the contracting officer's decision.

Parties

Appellant
Alfajer, Ltd.
Respondent Agency
United States Army
Contract Number
W91B4N-18-A-5006
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