58903

Avant Assessment, LLC

April 24, 2018Judge McIlmail
Sustained / Appellant PrevailedEAJA / Attorney Fees

Avant Assessment, LLC applied for fees and expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) after the ASBCA sustained its appeal and converted a default termination to one for the convenience of the government.

Material Facts

  • Avant Assessment, LLC applied for $45,405.29 in fees and expenses pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA).
  • The Board sustained ASBCA No. 58903 and converted the default termination of contract 15 to one for the convenience of the government.
  • The government argued that the EAJA application was premature, but the Board rejected this argument.
  • The government conceded appellant's eligibility for an award but contended that fees should be limited to the extent of success achieved.
  • The appellant's request for $45,405.29 was found reasonable in relation to the results obtained.

Parties

Appellant
Avant Assessment, LLC
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
W9124N-11-C-0015
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