57403

SplashNote Systems, Inc.

November 29, 2011Judge Grant
Denied / Government PrevailedCost Allowability / Allocability (FAR 31)DCAA InvolvedDCMA Involved

SplashNote Systems, Inc. appealed a government decision asserting it owed $84,950 in unallowable indirect costs. The Board denied the appeal, affirming the government's determination.

Material Facts

  • The Air Force awarded SplashNote a $750,000 cost reimbursement contract on 13 May 2004.
  • SplashNote charged three categories of costs to overhead and G&A that were later found unallowable.
  • The government issued a demand for payment for $84,950 on 21 April 2010.
  • The contracting officer issued a final decision on 26 July 2010, finding SplashNote owed the government $84,950.
  • SplashNote appealed this decision to the Board on 21 October 2010.

Parties

Appellant
SplashNote Systems, Inc.
Contract Number
FA8650-04-C-1615
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