62140

Molly Jessie Company

February 12, 2020Judge Shackleford
Denied / Government PrevailedTermination for Default

Molly Jessie Company appealed a termination for default of a purchase order contract issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Board upheld the termination, finding the contractor failed to comply with contract requirements.

Material Facts

  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued Request for Quotations No. W912WJ19Q0033 on January 4, 2019.
  • Molly Jessie Company submitted a quotation on January 18, 2019, for $34,000 firm-fixed price.
  • The government issued a purchase order to Molly Jessie Company on February 19, 2019.
  • The contracting officer issued a cure notice on May 14, 2019, due to a lack of required submittals.
  • The contracting officer terminated the contract for default on June 25, 2019, stating no work had been performed.

Parties

Appellant
Molly Jessie Company
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Contract Number
W912WJ-19-P-0023
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