62701

Najmaa Alshimal Company

June 2, 2021Judge Herzfeld
DismissedContract Formation / ExistenceCDA Jurisdiction

Najmaa Alshimal Company appealed a dismissal by the Air Force regarding a contract for school supplies in Syria, claiming payment without a certified claim. The Board dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction due to failure to submit a claim with a sum certain.

Material Facts

  • The government issued request for quotations No. H92277-18-T-0004 for school supplies on April 5, 2018.
  • Najmaa Alshimal submitted its quotation on April 11, 2018.
  • The Air Force states that no contract was awarded to Najmaa Alshimal, but to another offeror, Trinity Logistics Source.
  • Najmaa Alshimal claimed it had a contract and provided a May 5, 2018 email notice of award.
  • Najmaa Alshimal's representative sent multiple emails claiming the government was evading responsibility for the contract.
  • Najmaa Alshimal did not provide a sum certain for its claim until it filed its notice of appeal in October 2020.
  • Najmaa Alshimal claimed to have spent $2,320,000 and later demanded $3,159,360 in its complaint.

Parties

Appellant
Najmaa Alshimal Company
Respondent Agency
Department of the Air Force
Contract Number
Contract No. H92277-18-P-0004
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