55504

States Roofing Corporation

January 19, 2010Judge Park-Conroy
Partially SustainedCost Allowability / Allocability (FAR 31)Contract InterpretationDCAA Involved

The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals addressed the appeal of States Roofing Corporation regarding proposal preparation costs under Contract No. N62470-97-C-8319, partially sustaining the appeal.

Material Facts

  • Contract No. N62470-97-C-8319 was awarded to SRC on 7 August 2000.
  • The contract included standard FAR clauses such as 52.214-26, 52.233-1, and 52.243-4.
  • SRC submitted a cost proposal for proposal preparation costs on 12 June 2002 in the amount of $44,848.
  • The Navy denied SRC's claim for proposal preparation costs in its final decisions.
  • SRC's claim was audited by DCAA, which questioned the legal and accounting fees claimed.

Parties

Appellant
States Roofing Corporation
Respondent Agency
Navy
Contract Number
N62470-97-C-8319
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