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Cobeal Consulting Group

January 28, 2025Judge Wilson
Denied / Government PrevailedQuantum / DamagesCDA Jurisdiction

Cobeal Consulting Group appealed the termination of its contract for default by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, seeking conversion to a termination for convenience and additional claims for costs and damages. The Board dismissed the additional claims for lack of jurisdiction.

Material Facts

  • Cobeal Consulting Group was awarded a firm fixed-price contract for the construction of the Mexico National Civil Protection School.
  • The contract was terminated for default by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on October 30, 2023.
  • Cobeal alleged the termination was unjustified and sought to convert it to a termination for convenience.
  • Cobeal submitted two requests for equitable adjustments, neither of which were certified as required by the Contract Disputes Act.
  • Cobeal's additional monetary claims totaled $4,142,453.38, but none were submitted to the contracting officer for a final decision.

Parties

Appellant
Cobeal Consulting Group
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Contract Number
W912DQ21C4014
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