62134

Molly Jessie Company

February 5, 2020Judge Shackleford
Denied / Government PrevailedTermination for Default

Molly Jessie Company appealed the termination for cause of its contract with the Air Force for tree removal services. The Board upheld the termination, finding the government had justified its action.

Material Facts

  • The Air Force awarded Contract No. FA440719PA002 to Molly Jessie Company on February 27, 2019.
  • The contract included a termination for cause provision allowing the government to terminate if the contractor failed to make progress endangering performance.
  • The contractor was granted a modification extending the performance period to June 30, 2019.
  • The contractor performed no work after May 22, 2019, and the government estimated only 38% of the work was complete by June 12, 2019.
  • The contracting officer issued a cure notice on June 18, 2019, citing the contractor's failure to make progress.
  • The contract was terminated for cause on June 28, 2019, due to the contractor's failure to demonstrate significant progress.

Parties

Appellant
Molly Jessie Company
Respondent Agency
Air Force
Contract Number
FA440719PA002
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