Automotive Management Services FZE
Automotive Management Services FZE appealed a denial of reimbursement for transportation costs under a firm-fixed-price contract with the government. The Board granted AMS's motion for summary judgment, ruling that the costs were reimbursable.
Material Facts
- AMS entered into a firm-fixed-price contract with the government to provide vehicle and maintenance support to the Afghanistan National Security Force.
- The contract included a cost-reimbursable line item for spare parts.
- For ten months, AMS submitted invoices for transportation costs that were approved by the government.
- The government later disallowed these costs, stating they were part of the firm-fixed-price provisions.
- AMS filed a certified claim for reimbursement of $572,100 for the disallowed costs.
Parties
- Appellant
- Automotive Management Services FZE
- Respondent Agency
- Department of the Army
- Contract Number
- W52P1J-11-C-0014
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