Red Bobtail Transportation
Red Bobtail Transportation appealed a contracting officer's final decision denying its claim for deductions from invoices. The Board partially granted the appeal, finding the deductions were unenforceable penalties.
Material Facts
- USTRANSCOM awarded fixed-priced, multiple award indefinite quantity Contract No. HTC711-14-D-R028 to RBT for National Afghan trucking services.
- The contract included a performance work statement (PWS) that detailed performance objectives and standards.
- RBT delivered fuel one day late for two transportation movement requests, resulting in deductions from its invoices.
- RBT submitted a claim for breach of contract and good faith and fair dealing, which was denied by the contracting officer on the grounds of timeliness and lack of certification.
Parties
- Appellant
- Red Bobtail Transportation
- Respondent Agency
- United States Transportation Command
- Contract Number
- HTC711-14-D-R028
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