5610556322

J.F. Taylor, Inc.

January 18, 2012Judge Shackleford
Partially SustainedCost Allowability / Allocability (FAR 31)DCAA InvolvedDCMA Involved

J.F. Taylor, Inc. appealed decisions regarding the reasonableness of executive compensation for fiscal years 2002 to 2005, which the Defense Contract Audit Agency deemed excessive. The Board found flaws in the government's methodology and sustained the appeal in part.

Material Facts

  • J.F. Taylor, Inc. is a privately held company founded in 1983, primarily serving the United States Navy.
  • The Defense Contract Audit Agency determined that a portion of the compensation for four executives was unreasonable for fiscal years 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005.
  • The administrative contracting officer issued final decisions demanding repayment of alleged overpayments totaling $589,600.
  • The appeals were docketed as ASBCA No. 56105 for fiscal years 2002, 2003, and 2004, and ASBCA No. 56322 for fiscal year 2005.

Parties

Appellant
J.F. Taylor, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Defense Contract Management Agency
Contracting Agency
Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division
Contract Number
N00421-94-D-0012
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