60416

Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC

December 28, 2016Judge McIlmail
Sustained / Appellant PrevailedStatute of Limitations / TimelinessDCAA InvolvedDCMA Involved

Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC appealed a contracting officer's final decision demanding reimbursement for alleged overpayments related to direct costs. The Board granted summary judgment in favor of Sparton, ruling the government's claim was time-barred.

Material Facts

  • In 2001, Sparton's predecessor entered into Contract No. N00164-01-D-0027 for research and development related to sonobuoys.
  • In 2004, Sparton's predecessor entered into Contract No. N00167-04-D-0024 for engineering and technical services related to submarine acoustics.
  • The government issued Delivery Orders to both contracts by 2006.
  • The contracting officer issued a final decision on 26 October 2015, demanding repayment of $577,415.36.
  • The government claimed that certain costs were not included in Sparton's incurred cost proposals for fiscal years 2006 and 2007.

Parties

Appellant
Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC
Contract Number
N00164-01-D-0027
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