Solid State Electronics Corporation

March 16, 2010Judge Van Broekhoven

Partially SustainedContract Interpretation

Solid State Electronics Corporation appealed a contracting officer's decision partially denying its claim for expedited shipping costs under Contract No. SPM7MO-08-M-1365. The Board granted the government's motion for summary judgment, allowing only a portion of the claimed costs.

Material Facts

The Defense Supply Center, Columbus issued a unilateral purchase order to the appellant for an electromagnetic relay.
The purchase order required delivery by the fastest traceable means possible and allowed early shipment at no additional charge to the government.
The contracting officer allowed $168.14 for overnight shipping costs but disallowed the remaining $487.75 claimed by the appellant.
The appellant invoiced the government for $5,520.99, which included shipping costs.
The appellant submitted a claim for $655.89 for shipping costs and additional costs incurred in expediting the shipping.

Parties

Appellant: Solid State Electronics Corporation
Respondent Agency: Defense Supply Center, Columbus
Contract Number: SPM7MO-08-M-1365

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