Quimba Software, Inc.
Quimba Software, Inc. appealed a decision by the Administrative Contracting Officer regarding disallowed costs, but the Board dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction due to untimeliness.
Material Facts
- The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a cost-type contract to Quimba Software, Inc. on July 28, 2003.
- The contract was administered by DCMA.
- DCMA issued a Notice of Intent to Disallow Costs on November 8, 2010, regarding certain deferred compensation costs.
- Quimba contested the government's position in an email dated January 6, 2011.
- The ACO provided a copy of the final decision to Quimba on March 4, 2011, demanding payment of $91,992.77 for unallowable costs.
- Quimba filed its appeal with the Board on June 3, 2011, which was 91 days after receipt of the ACO's decision.
Parties
- Appellant
- Quimba Software, Inc.
- Respondent Agency
- Defense Contract Management Agency
- Contracting Agency
- Air Force Research Laboratory
- Contract Number
- F30602-03-C-0185
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