59725

Coherent Logix, Inc.

May 25, 2016Judge O'Sullivan
Denied / Government PrevailedCost Allowability / Allocability (FAR 31)Indirect Rates / Incurred CostAccord & Satisfaction / Release / WaiverStatute of Limitations / TimelinessDCAA InvolvedDCMA Involved

Coherent Logix, Inc. appealed the denial of its request for reconsideration regarding penalties assessed on unallowable patent legal fees in its incurred cost submission. The Board denied the appeal, affirming the original decision.

Material Facts

  • CLX appealed the ACO's decision not to waive penalties on unallowable patent legal fees.
  • CLX argued that the government's claim was untimely under the CDA's six-year statute of limitations.
  • The Board found that CLX failed to establish that it claimed patent legal fees for reimbursement in 2005 or 2006.
  • The DCAA auditor affirmed that the general ledger detail revealing the inclusion of patent legal costs was not included in CLX's 2007 incurred cost submission.

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Coherent Logix, Inc.
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