56175

Computer Sciences Corporation

November 1, 2010Judge Park-Conroy
Denied / Government PrevailedContract InterpretationDCAA Involved

Computer Sciences Corporation appealed a decision regarding the interpretation of contract terms related to payment for intellectual property developed under a government contract. The Board denied the Army's motion for summary judgment.

Material Facts

  • The contract was awarded to Computer Sciences Corporation on 29 December 1999 for the Army's Wholesale Logistics Modernization Program.
  • The contract was a firm, fixed-price, multi-year services contract with an estimated cost of $680,668,576.00.
  • The Army moved for summary judgment regarding the interpretation of contract terms related to a $35 million payment for intellectual property.
  • The Board found that genuine issues of material fact existed regarding the interpretation of the contract and related memoranda.

Parties

Appellant
Computer Sciences Corporation
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
DAAB07-00-D-E252
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