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DCX-CHOL Enterprises, Inc.

October 29, 2020Judge Sweet
DismissedTermination for Default

DCX-CHOL Enterprises, Inc. appealed the termination for default of two contracts by the Department of the Navy. The Board dismissed the appeals due to lack of jurisdiction as they were not filed within the required timeframe.

Material Facts

  • DCX executed Contract No. N00104-06-C-FA67 for hull penetrator assemblies on August 2, 2006.
  • DCX executed Contract No. N00104-10-C-FA09 for electric lead assemblies on November 5, 2009.
  • The Contracts incorporated FAR 52.249-8, allowing the government to terminate if DCX failed to perform within the specified time.
  • The Contracts required first article testing and approval, with deadlines extended to April 30, 2018.
  • DCX did not meet the Deadline for either contract, leading to the government's termination of the Contracts for default on May 11, 2018.
  • DCX filed notices of appeal without submitting a claim to the contracting officer.
  • DCX filed a notice of appeal on April 2, 2020, based upon a deemed denial of the DCX II Claim.

Parties

Appellant
DCX-CHOL Enterprises, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Department of the Navy
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