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Combat Support Associates

March 2, 2016Judge McIlmail
DismissedOtherDCAA InvolvedDCMA Involved

Combat Support Associates appealed two contracting officer's final decisions regarding indirect cost rates and alleged overpayments. The Board dismissed the appeals as moot due to the rescission of the government's claims.

Material Facts

  • The Department of the Army awarded Contract No. DASA02-99-C-1234 to CSA for support and security services in Kuwait.
  • CSA submitted its fiscal year 2006 incurred cost submission on 30 April 2007.
  • DCAA issued a report questioning $3,504,263 in costs and qualifying $48,245,100 in other costs.
  • The ACO issued two final decisions on 23 August 2013, demanding payment of $332,167 in disallowed direct costs and determining indirect cost rates.
  • CSA filed appeals on 2 October 2013, asserting that the government's claims were time-barred.
  • The ACO rescinded her decisions on 29 October 2015, stating there was no intention to issue another COFD disallowing the costs.

Parties

Appellant
Combat Support Associates
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
DASA02-99-C-1234
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