58907

Parsons-UXB Joint Venture

December 2, 2013Judge Melnick
Sustained / Appellant PrevailedQuantum / Damages

Parsons-UXB Joint Venture sought a final quantum judgment under its United States Navy contract after the Board had sustained part of an earlier appeal concerning recovery of Hawaii General Excise Taxes and legal fees. The Board granted the motion and sustained the appeal, awarding the requested recovery plus interest under 41 U.S.C. § 7109.

Material Facts

  • The JV performed Contract No. N62742-95-D-1369 for the United States Navy to remove unexploded bombs.
  • The JV and its partners settled disputes concerning Hawaii General Excise Taxes with the State.
  • The Board's earlier decision ruled that the JV was entitled to recover Hawaii General Excise Taxes paid by the JV and its partners and specified legal fees.
  • Certain components of the final quantum calculation were remanded to the parties.
  • The applicable Hawaii General Excise Tax rate paid by the JV and its partners upon gross business receipts was 4.712 percent.
  • The Navy did not take issue with the figures or the tax rate used to calculate the recovery.

Parties

Appellant
Parsons-UXB Joint Venture
Respondent Agency
United States Navy
Contracting Agency
United States Navy
Contract Number
N62742-95-D-1369
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