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The ASBCA dismissed the appeal of an appellant who failed to submit a properly certified claim under a firm-fixed-price contract for gravel delivery.
Material Facts
- The Army entered into a firm-fixed-price contract with the appellant for delivery of gravel.
- The appellant submitted an uncertified claim on August 2, 2016, which was denied by the contracting officer on October 3, 2016.
- The appeal was dismissed without prejudice because the claim was not certified.
- The appellant contacted the Board in October 2020 regarding the status of their claim.
- The contracting officer advised the appellant in November 2020 to submit a signed certified claim.
- The appellant emailed the Board on January 5, 2021, expressing disagreement with the contracting officer's decision and seeking the Board's judgment.
- The Board docketed the appeal on January 11, 2021, after the appellant's email.
Parties
- Respondent Agency
- Department of the Army
- Contract Number
- W56KJD-13-P-0079
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