Trace Systems Inc.

May 25, 2012Judge Park-Conroy

Denied / Government PrevailedContract InterpretationAccord & Satisfaction / Release / Waiver

Trace Systems Inc. appealed a contracting officer's decision regarding the reimbursement of travel expenses under Contract No. W91B4N-10-C-5007. The Board denied the appeal, concluding that Trace did not demonstrate reliance on its interpretation of the contract.

Material Facts

Trace was awarded Contract No. W91B4N-10-C-5007 for five subject matter experts who were to provide network infrastructure support and audio visual support for the Camp Sabalu Detention Facility in Parwan at Bagram, Afghanistan.
The Army reimbursed Trace $15,191.80 under contract line item (CLIN) 0007 for mobilization air travel incurred for four of its contract employees.
The Army would not reimburse $5,051.20 in R&R air travel expenses for two of the employees.
Trace submitted a claim to the contracting officer seeking an interpretation of the contract regarding the non-payment of travel-related expenses.
The contracting officer issued a final decision stating that R&R travel is not considered official travel and cannot be billed under CLIN 0007.

Parties

Appellant: Trace Systems Inc.
Respondent Agency: Department of the Army
Contract Number: W91B4N-10-C-5007

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