5614956348

M.E.S., Inc.

May 21, 2013Judge Freeman
Partially SustainedEAJA / Attorney Fees

M.E.S., Inc. applied for an award of fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) following appeals related to Contract No. DACA51-01-C-0039. The Board granted the application in part and denied it in part.

Material Facts

  • M.E.S., Inc. submitted a claim for price adjustment in ASBCA No. 56149 in the amount of $7,524.88.
  • The Board sustained the claim in the amount of $7,377.33.
  • The government did not dispute M.E.S.' entitlement to an EAJA award but contested the amount.
  • The claim for price adjustment in ASBCA No. 56348 was submitted by M.E.S. in the amount of $217,043.77 for costs of delay.
  • The Board sustained the appeal in the amount of $97,908.70 for underpayments by the government.

Parties

Appellant
M.E.S., Inc.
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army Engineer District, New York
Contract Number
DACA51 -01 -C-0039
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