58352

Automotive Management Services FZE

September 21, 2015Judge Melnick
Sustained / Appellant PrevailedContract InterpretationDCAA Involved

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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