Terminal Construction Corp. v. United States

This action arises out of a contract relating to the construction of a Capehart housing project1 at Clinton County Air Force Base, Wilmington, Ohio. The invitation for bids was issued by the Department of the Air Force on March 30, 1959. Plaintiff submitted a bid which, on April 30,1959, was determined to be the lowest acceptable bid. On June 5,1959, the Department of the Air Force issued to plaintiff a letter of acceptability.2 The initial closing was originally scheduled for August 7, 1959; however, the date was ultimately extended to October 29, 1959. For reasons to be explained infra,…