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Red Bobtail Transportation

June 3, 2024Judge Melnick
Denied / Government PrevailedQuantum / DamagesCDA Jurisdiction

Red Bobtail Transportation appealed two claims for underpayment under a trucking services contract with the government. The ASBCA denied the government's motion to dismiss the appeals for lack of jurisdiction.

Material Facts

  • The contract was awarded to RBT for trucking services in Afghanistan on January 9, 2014.
  • The contract required RBT to ensure all trucking missions had 'security support'.
  • RBT submitted claims for reimbursement related to underpayments for mission units invoiced.
  • The contracting officer did not issue final decisions for either claim, leading to RBT's appeals.
  • RBT claimed amounts of AFN 3,468,740 and AFN 4,968,114 for underpaid mission units.

Parties

Appellant
Red Bobtail Transportation
Contract Number
HTC711-14-D-R028
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