Paragon Defense Solutions, Inc.

Material Facts

• DLA issued fixed-priced purchase order No. SPE7M2-23-P-1048 to Paragon in the amount of $12,520.
• Paragon was to provide 1,252 1/2 inch 'CAP, TUBE' fittings by May 30, 2023.
• The purchase order was not signed by Paragon, only by the DLA contracting officer.
• DLA's Product Test Center reported that the items delivered by Paragon failed 'workmanship and dimensional testing'.
• Paragon submitted a claim to the contracting officer on April 1, 2024, seeking $12,520 for the delivered items.
• DLA did not accept the items because they were nonconforming and offered to return them to Paragon.

Parties

Appellant

Paragon Defense Solutions, Inc.

Respondent Agency

Defense Logistics Agency

Contract Number

SPE7M2-23-P-1048