L-3 Communications Integrated Systems L.P. v. United States

Keywords: Undefinitized Contractual Action; Tucker Act; Contract Disputes Act; Claim; Contracting Officer; Sum Certain; Certification; Subject Matter Jurisdiction.

OPINION AND ORDER

KAPLAN, Judge.

This is an action brought by Plaintiff L-3 Communications Integrated Systems LP (L- 3) pursuant to the Tucker Act and the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). L-3 entered into an “undefinitized contractual action” (UCA) with the United States Air Force, whereby it agreed to begin providing certain training services while L-3 and the Air Force negotiated over the terms of the contract. After the parties failed…