M. A. Long Co. v. United States

Plaintiff entered into a contract with the Government for the construction of a tunnel and intake chamber at Great Falls, Maryland, as a part of a water supply system for the District of Columbia. The work was to be performed under the general direction and supervision of the contracting officer, and in accordance with the terms of detailed specifications which were a part of the contract. The work consisted of three items, (1) the intake chamber at Great Falls, (2) cut and cover conduit, and (3) construction of the tunnel, all to be performed at unit prices. The controversy in suit arises…