Board Not Obligated by Contracting Officer’s Determination to Pay a Certified Claim Once the Contractor Appeals; CBCA 5640, BES Design/Build, LLC v. Department of Veterans Affairs

Motion for release of funds owed as a result of a contracting officer’s final decision on a certified claim is denied, because the decision was void once the appeal was filed, and the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals conducts de novo proceedings and is not bound by the contracting officer’s final decision.