Superior Maritime Services, Inc.

Material Facts

• The government awarded an indefinite quantity commercial services contract for ocean and intermodal distribution services to Superior on July 9, 2019.
• The government issued a Request for Quote for a One-Time-Only booking for cargo movement from Houston, TX to Diego Garcia on June 10, 2021.
• The cargo included numerous pieces of crane equipment and four massive fuel pods, which were delayed due to government actions.
• The government shipper delayed the cargo’s arrival at the load port in Houston.
• Superior incurred additional costs for vessel detention and berth shifting due to the government's delay.

Parties

Appellant

Superior Maritime Services, Inc.

Respondent Agency

U.S. Air Force

Contract Number

HTC711-19-D-W034