59727

Accurate Automation Corporation

April 6, 2015Judge Thrasher
Denied / Government PrevailedCost Allowability / Allocability (FAR 31)Contract InterpretationDCAA InvolvedDCMA InvolvedSmall Business

Accurate Automation Corporation appealed a government claim to recover $53,788 for unallowable labor costs. The Board denied the appeal, finding that the costs were not incurred as required by the contract.

Material Facts

  • Accurate Automation Corporation was awarded two CPFF contracts by the Navy.
  • The government claimed $53,788 for labor hours that were unallowable due to non-payment to the employee.
  • DCAA found that the claimed costs were billed to and reimbursed by the government but not paid to the employee.
  • The appellant argued that the costs were deferred compensation paid in stock in a later year.
  • The Board found no evidence of a deferred compensation plan existing during the relevant period.

Parties

Appellant
Accurate Automation Corporation
Contract Number
NOOl 78-05-C-3049
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