6250162502

Alistiqama Co.

October 27, 2020Judge D'Alessandris
Denied / Government PrevailedQuantum / DamagesAccord & Satisfaction / Release / Waiver

Alistiqama Co. appealed the denial of claims related to two task orders under a blanket purchase agreement with the Army, asserting that the Army continued to use equipment beyond the contractual lease periods. The Board ruled in favor of the Army, citing the release of claims signed by Alistiqama.

Material Facts

  • Alistiqama entered into a blanket purchase agreement with the Army for the rental of material handling equipment and transportation services.
  • Two task orders issued pursuant to the BPA are at issue in these appeals.
  • Alistiqama signed a release of claims for each of the task orders without exception.
  • The Army continued to use certain equipment after the end of the contractual lease periods.
  • Alistiqama submitted claims for additional rental fees due to the late return of equipment.

Parties

Appellant
Alistiqama Co.
Respondent Agency
Army
Contracting Agency
408th Contracting Support Brigade
Contract Number
W56KGZ-18-F-6016
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