62294

Golden Build Company

July 9, 2020Judge Paul
DismissedCDA Jurisdiction

Golden Build Company appealed a dismissal by the Army regarding a contract for services at a Forward Operating Base in Afghanistan, claiming a lack of jurisdiction due to the absence of an underlying claim.

Material Facts

  • The Army and GBC entered into Contract No. W91B4M-09-P-7340 on September 15, 2009.
  • The contract was for operations and maintenance services at the Afghan National Army Forward Operating Base Sheberghan.
  • Modification No. P00001 was executed on October 5, 2009, removing the possibility of issuing contract options.
  • The CO notified GBC on January 22, 2010, that there was nothing for them to do at the location.
  • Modification No. P00003 decreased the contractual amount from $119,906 to $617 on August 26, 2010.
  • The Army forwarded release of claims letters to GBC on July 29, 2013, and June 14, 2014.
  • The CO wrote a memorandum on August 21, 2014, asserting that the total funded amount of the contract would be de-obligated.
  • There is no record evidence demonstrating that GBC ever responded to the communications from the Army.

Parties

Appellant
Golden Build Company
Respondent Agency
Army
Contract Number
W91B4M-09-P-7340
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