Maersk Line, Limited

Material Facts

• Maersk Line, Limited filed a request for an order directing the contracting officer to render a decision on two December 22, 2020 certified claims.
• The government filed a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction, alleging that only US TRANSCOM was the proper entity to issue a COFD.
• The Board ordered the petition stayed and the motion to dismiss held in abeyance, pending issuance of the COFD by US TRANSCOM.
• The Board stated that if the contracting officer failed to issue the COFD within 30 days, such failure would be deemed a decision denying the claim.
• After receiving no status update, the Board requested the parties provide a reason the appeal should not be dismissed as moot.
• Maersk requested to withdraw the petition and dismiss without prejudice.
• The claim is deemed denied as of September 6, 2021, making the petition moot.

Parties

Appellant

Maersk Line, Limited

Respondent Agency

Defense Logistics Agency

Contracting Agency

US TRANSCOM

Contract Number

SPM300-10-D-3373 SPM300-12-D-3571