62319

Kandahar Mahali Transit & Forwarding LTD.

February 13, 2024Judge O'Connell
Denied / Government PrevailedQuantum / DamagesCDA JurisdictionAccord & Satisfaction / Release / Waiver

Kandahar Mahali Transit & Forwarding Ltd. appealed a claim regarding unpaid cargo transports in Afghanistan, which the Board dismissed for lack of jurisdiction and granted summary judgment based on a release.

Material Facts

  • KMT was awarded a contract on August 11, 2011, for transportation of cargo in Afghanistan.
  • The contract included a base period and options, ultimately extending performance to June 15, 2014.
  • KMT submitted a certified claim for demurrage on February 12, 2018, which was settled for $808,000.
  • A full release was included in the settlement agreement, discharging the government from all claims related to the contract.
  • KMT submitted a claim for unpaid TMRs on September 25, 2019, which included 889 TMRs.

Parties

Appellant
Kandahar Mahali Transit & Forwarding Ltd.
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
W91B4N-11-D-7009
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