WorleyParsons International, Inc.

Material Facts

• The government seeks $6,999,550 allegedly due for Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) violations.
• On 9 July 2003, the United States Army Corps of Engineers issued a solicitation for contract proposals for oil infrastructure services in Iraq.
• Parsons Delaware, Inc. and Parsons Energy and Chemicals International, Inc. established the Parsons Iraq Joint Venture (PIJV) in December 2003.
• The Corps awarded Contract No. W9126G-04-D-0002 to PIJV on 16 January 2004, which was a cost plus award fee, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract.
• On 23 March 2007, the Defense Contract Audit Agency issued an audit report concluding that WPII was not in compliance with the CAS.
• On 14 October 2011, the contracting officer issued a final decision against WPII for amounts allegedly due to the government as a result of its alleged CAS noncompliance.
• The decision concluded that the cost impact of WPII's alleged CAS noncompliance is $5,116,331, plus additional amounts for excessive fees and interest, totaling $6,999,550.

Parties

Appellant

WorleyParsons International, Inc.

Contract Number

W9126G-04-D-0002