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Erik Robinson d/b/a The Artwork Factory

July 15, 2024Judge Melnick
Partially SustainedContract Formation / ExistenceCDA Jurisdiction

Erik Robinson d/b/a The Artwork Factory appealed to the ASBCA alleging breach of an implied-in-fact contract with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service. The Board partially granted the government's motion to dismiss specific performance claims but denied the motion regarding the breach of contract claim.

Material Facts

  • TAF contacted the exchange to be listed as a supplier and provided product samples.
  • TAF alleges that the government tricked it into providing sensitive information.
  • The government selected TAF's products for listing but refused to send purchase orders.
  • In 2017, the government proposed concessions in Germany in exchange for TAF suspending its damages claim.
  • TAF held successful concession events but was not allowed wider distribution.

Parties

Appellant
Erik Robinson d/b/a The Artwork Factory
Respondent Agency
Army and Air Force Exchange Service
Contract Number
Contract No. 7235-0005-23 et al.
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