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Pasons-UXB Joint Venture

August 1, 2013Judge Melnick
Partially SustainedCost Allowability / Allocability (FAR 31)Contract InterpretationDCAA Involved

Parsons-UXB Joint Venture appealed a decision by the Navy regarding reimbursement for General Excise Tax (GET) costs incurred during a contract for unexploded ordnance removal on Kaho'olawe. The Board partially sustained the appeal, allowing certain GET reimbursements.

Material Facts

  • The contract was a cost plus award fee, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract for removal of unexploded ordnance and environmental restoration on Kaho'olawe.
  • The Navy awarded the contract to the Parsons-UXB Joint Venture on 29 July 1997.
  • The JV incurred GET costs and sought reimbursement from the Navy after settling a dispute with the State of Hawaii.
  • The Navy initially accepted the JV's GET policies and reimbursed it for GET costs.
  • The JV's partners, Parsons and UXB, incurred additional GET costs which were also claimed for reimbursement.

Parties

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