Coherent Logix, Inc.

Material Facts

• CLX is a small business based in Austin, Texas, focused on technology for high performance data processing.
• CLX submitted its final indirect cost rate proposal for fiscal year 2007 on 13 August 2008.
• The DCAA found $82,396 of costs to be expressly unallowable, primarily patent legal fees.
• The ACO issued a final decision assessing a Level One penalty of $73,912 and interest of $17,239, totaling $91,151.
• CLX appealed, alleging the ACO's decision was untimely and that the penalty should be waived.

Parties

Appellant

Coherent Logix, Inc.

Respondent Agency

Defense Contract Management Agency

Contract Number

FA8650-05-C-1825