Space Gateway Support, LLC
Space Gateway Support, LLC appealed two decisions regarding the denial of award fees on equipment purchases under a cost-plus-award-fee contract with NASA. The Board ruled in favor of the government, affirming the denial of the award fees.
Material Facts
- The contract was a cost-plus-award-fee contract awarded to Space Gateway Support, LLC by NASA.
- The government furnished appellant government-owned property valued at $120 million.
- The government issued two change orders requiring the appellant to procure replacement equipment earlier than scheduled.
- The government reimbursed the appellant for increased costs related to the change orders but denied additional award fees calculated as a percentage of the equipment purchase cost.
Parties
- Appellant
- Space Gateway Support, LLC
- Respondent Agency
- NASA
- Contract Number
- NAS 10-99001
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