Binghamton Simulator Company
Binghamton Simulator Company appealed a contracting officer's decision regarding rights to software programs, but the Board dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction as it was not sponsored by the prime contractor.
Material Facts
- The United States Army awarded Contract No. W900KK-09-D-0323 to Science Applications International Corporation, now known as Leidos, Inc.
- BSC was Leidos' subcontractor for the NCM3 effort and provided software programs for simulation training.
- A dispute arose regarding the government's rights to use BSC's software programs, with the government asserting it had government purpose rights.
- The contracting officer issued a final decision to Leidos denying the validity of BSC's asserted rights.
- BSC filed a notice of appeal to the Board, which was docketed as ASBCA No. 59117.
- Leidos stated it did not sponsor BSC's appeal, and BSC contended it had the right to appeal under the terms of their subcontract.
Parties
- Appellant
- Binghamton Simulator Company
- Respondent Agency
- Department of the Army
- Contract Number
- Contract No. W900KK-09-D-0323
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