Monbo Group International

March 28, 2023Judge Taylor

DismissedContract Formation / ExistenceCDA Jurisdiction

Monbo Group International appealed for monetary damages from the Department of the Navy, alleging breach of contract. The Board dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction and failure to state a claim.

Material Facts

The Navy awarded firm-fixed price Task Order No. N68836-20-F-0132 to Monbo on March 5, 2020.
The task order required Monbo to provide a qualified secretary/administrative assistant for the Navy's Center for Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit.
The Navy exercised Option Year One on March 25, 2021, increasing the total contract price to $92,000.
Monbo's employee resigned on November 19, 2021, and the position remained unfilled until the contract ended.
On March 2, 2022, the Navy notified Monbo that it would not exercise the next option year.
Monbo sent a letter alleging breach of contract on March 17, 2022, and a 'Notice of Claim' on March 28, 2022, seeking $34,500.
The Navy did not issue a final decision on Monbo's claim.
Monbo appealed the Navy’s deemed denial of its claim to the Board on August 22, 2022.

Parties

Appellant: Monbo Group International
Respondent Agency: Department of the Navy
Contract Number: Contract No. 47QRAA19D0007

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