59637

Matcon Diamond, Inc.

February 20, 2020Judge Stinson
Denied / Government PrevailedQuantum / Damages

Matcon Diamond, Inc. appealed a contracting officer's final decision denying its claim for extended home office overhead costs. The Board denied the appeal, concluding that Matcon failed to establish entitlement to the claimed costs.

Material Facts

  • The contract was a fixed price contract for aircraft apron repair awarded to Matcon Diamond, Inc. on June 5, 2012.
  • Matcon submitted a claim for extended home office overhead costs on February 11, 2014, which was denied by the contracting officer.
  • The Board found that Matcon did not establish that it was delayed by the government or that it was placed on standby during the project.
  • The contract performance period was extended multiple times, but Matcon did not manifest an intention to seek recovery for extended home office overhead prior to final payment.

Parties

Appellant
Matcon Diamond, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
W912KC-12-C-0002
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