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Combat Support Associates

October 22, 2014Judge McIlmail
Denied / Government PrevailedCDA JurisdictionStatute of Limitations / TimelinessDCAA InvolvedDCMA Involved

Combat Support Associates appealed two final decisions from the government regarding disallowed costs and indirect cost rates. The Board denied the appellant's motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction based on the statute of limitations.

Material Facts

  • The Department of the Army awarded Contract No. DASA02-99-C-1234 to Combat Support Associates for support and security services in Kuwait.
  • Appellant submitted its fiscal year 2006 incurred cost submission on 30 August 2007.
  • The government requested additional items related to the incurred cost submission on 10 May 2007.
  • The administrative contracting officer issued two final decisions on 23 August 2013, demanding repayment of disallowed costs.
  • The ACO demanded repayment of $332,167 in disallowed direct costs and unilaterally determined indirect cost rates for FY 2006.
  • The Defense Contract Audit Agency issued a report on the audit of the incurred cost submission on 17 June 2013.
  • Appellant filed appeals on 2 October 2013 for the ACO's final decisions.

Parties

Appellant
Combat Support Associates
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
Contract No. DASA02-99-C-1234
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