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Konecranes Nuclear Equipment & Services, LLC

May 7, 2024Judge Herzfeld
Sustained / Appellant PrevailedQuantum / DamagesContract InterpretationDCAA InvolvedCommercial Item

Konecranes Nuclear Equipment & Services, LLC appealed the Navy's contracting officer's final decisions denying its claims for contract interpretation and delay damages. The Board sustained Konecranes' appeals and awarded damages.

Material Facts

  • The Navy awarded Konecranes contract No. N62470-16-D-2013 to design, fabricate, assemble, and deliver four portal cranes.
  • The Navy refused to accept delivery of the cranes after an initial test revealed damage to the luffing drum.
  • Konecranes identified and fixed the problem with the luffing drum but the Navy demanded an unnecessary alternative solution.
  • The Board conducted a six-day hearing on entitlement and quantum.
  • Konecranes' cranes were found to meet contractual requirements and were ready for delivery.

Parties

Appellant
Konecranes Nuclear Equipment & Services, LLC
Respondent Agency
Department of the Navy
Contract Number
N62470-16-D-2013
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