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Al Ghanim Combined Group W.L.L.

May 18, 2026Judge Herzfeld
Sustained / Appellant PrevailedDelay / Disruption / Suspension

Al Ghanim Combined Group W.L.L. appealed for delay costs from the United States Army Corps of Engineers due to delays in obtaining security escorts for construction work in Kuwait. The Board sustained the appeal, awarding Al Ghanim $34,320.11 plus interest.

Material Facts

  • The Army Corps awarded Al Ghanim an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity job order contract on November 7, 2013.
  • Al Ghanim was tasked with construction work at Camp Ali Al Salem, Kuwait, requiring security escorts as per Air Force regulations.
  • Delays occurred due to the late arrival of security escorts, impacting Al Ghanim's ability to commence work on time.
  • Al Ghanim submitted requests for equitable adjustment seeking time extensions and costs for delays from January to October 2018.
  • The contracting officer recognized some delays but denied any cost adjustments, stating they were non-compensable.

Parties

Appellant
Al Ghanim Combined Group W.L.L.
Respondent Agency
United States Army Corps of Engineers
Contract Number
W912ER-14-D-0005
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