Lift Up Trucking, LLC

January 27, 2026Judge Taylor

Denied / Government PrevailedQuantum / DamagesCDA Jurisdiction

Lift Up Trucking, LLC appealed the denial of its claims regarding a tick infestation and payment for work performed under a contract with the Army. The Board dismissed two claims for lack of jurisdiction and denied the claim for unpaid work due to nonconformance.

Material Facts

The Army awarded a contract to Lift Up Trucking for grounds maintenance and snow/ice removal on December 30, 2024.
The contract required removal of weeds and was signed by Lift Up Trucking's CEO.
The government agreed to pay Lift Up Trucking $11,000 for the services for the base period.
Lift Up Trucking submitted three invoices for work performed, all of which were paid by the government.
On June 23, 2025, Lift Up Trucking submitted a fourth invoice for $2,316.67 for summer grounds maintenance.
The Army's contracting officer representative notified Lift Up Trucking that the grounds maintenance was incomplete due to remaining weeds.
Lift Up Trucking claimed unsafe worksite conditions due to a tick infestation and paused work until the issue was addressed.
The contracting officer issued a final decision denying the claim, stating there was no evidence of a tick infestation and that Lift Up Trucking failed to provide conforming services.

Parties

Appellant: Lift Up Trucking, LLC
Respondent Agency: United States Army
Contract Number: W912CH-25-P-L009

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