56353

SRI International

October 5, 2011Judge Ting
Partially SustainedCost Allowability / Allocability (FAR 31)Quantum / DamagesDCAA InvolvedDCMA Involved

SRI International appealed a decision regarding the allowability of Letter of Credit costs under Contract No. HROO 11-06-C-0023. The Board clarified its previous ruling on the costs and the associated interest.

Material Facts

  • SRI International incurred Letter of Credit costs in fiscal years 2005 and 2006.
  • The claimed costs totaled $609,621, with $338,133 for FY 2005 and $271,488 for FY 2006.
  • The Board previously ruled that the LOC costs were allowable under FAR 31.205-27(a)(3) and FAR 31.201-2.
  • The government did not challenge the underlying entitlement holding that the LOC costs were allowable.

Parties

Appellant
SRI International
Respondent Agency
Defense Contract Management Agency
Contract Number
Contract No. HROO 11-06-C-0023
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