58569

Laguna Construction Company, Inc.

May 29, 2014Judge Delman
DismissedCDA JurisdictionStatute of Limitations / TimelinessDCAA InvolvedDCMA Involved

Laguna Construction Company, Inc. appealed a decision regarding the timeliness of the government's monetary claim under Contract No. FA8903-04-D-8690. The Board dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction due to the claim being filed beyond the statutory period.

Material Facts

  • The Air Force awarded Contract No. FA8903-04-D-8690 to Laguna on November 21, 2003.
  • Laguna received 16 task orders under this contract for construction work in Iraq.
  • The government claimed that Laguna failed to document the reasonableness of subcontract prices.
  • DCAA issued audit reports in December 2005 and February 2006, identifying deficiencies in Laguna's subcontract management system.
  • The ACO issued a final decision on December 17, 2012, disapproving costs totaling $3,815,232.68.

Parties

Appellant
Laguna Construction Company, Inc.
Contract Number
FA8903-04-D-8690
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