Edward Levy Metals, Inc.

Plaintiff was the successful bidder on the purchase of two cranes under a Defense Surplus Sales contract. A dispute arose as to the Government’s obligation concerning the switching of railroad cars between the location of the cranes and the tracks of a railroad without the necessity of first cutting the crane bridges into transportable pieces. Plaintiff unsuccessfully applied, through the office of the Comptroller General, for rescission of the contract and restitution of its bid deposit. Thereafter, the contract was terminated for default, the Government withholding a sum from plaintiff’s…