Snowdon, Inc.

Material Facts

• Snowdon entered into a research and development contract with the government in July 2010.
• The contract incorporated FAR clauses 52.245-1 and 52.232-17.
• Snowdon purchased equipment for which the government reimbursed it, vesting title in the government.
• In 2012, Snowdon and the government communicated regarding the disposition of the government-owned equipment.
• Snowdon sold the equipment to TAXIS Pharmaceuticals for $47,500 on 30 July 2012.
• The contracting officer issued a final decision on 27 August 2014, demanding payment of $47,500.

Parties

Appellant

Snowdon, Inc.

Respondent Agency

Defense Threat Reduction Agency

Contract Number

HDTRAl-10-C-0065