58352

Automotive Management Services

June 26, 2014Judge Delman
Denied / Government PrevailedContract InterpretationDCAA Involved

Automotive Management Services appealed a decision regarding reimbursement for transportation costs under a government contract for vehicle maintenance in Afghanistan. The Board denied both parties' motions for summary judgment, indicating insufficient evidence to determine entitlement.

Material Facts

  • The contract was awarded to Automotive Management Services for vehicle maintenance in Afghanistan.
  • The appellant sought reimbursement for costs incurred to deliver spare parts under contract line item number 0005AA.
  • The government argued that these costs were included in a firm-fixed-price effort under the supply chain management provision.
  • The contract included both cost-reimbursable and firm-fixed-price line items.
  • The government disapproved certain transportation costs, stating they were included in the supply chain management costs.

Parties

Appellant
Automotive Management Services
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
W52PIJ-l l-C-0014
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