Distributed Solutions, Inc.
Distributed Solutions, Inc. (DSI) appealed a decision regarding its claim for license fees for the use of the Internet-Based Purchasing System (IBPS) software. The Board ruled in favor of the government, affirming that DSI's claim was without merit.
Material Facts
- DSI owns the IBPS software.
- AFNAFPO contended it had the right to use IBPS at no cost.
- Modification M0015 granted AFNAFPO a perpetual right to use IBPS.
- DSI purchased the IBPS intellectual property from SusQTech on 29 July 2005.
- The Board found that DSI's interpretation of the contract modifications was unreasonable.
Parties
- Appellant
- Distributed Solutions, Inc.
- Respondent Agency
- Air Force Non-Appropriated Fund Purchasing Office
- Contract Number
- F41999-99-C-0027
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