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Astro Systems, Inc.

December 20, 2016Judge McIlmail
Denied / Government PrevailedContract Interpretation

Astro Systems, Inc. appealed for profit related to vehicle repairs under two government contracts. The Board denied the appeal, concluding that the contracts did not require payment for profit on the repairs.

Material Facts

  • On 25 November 2015, the government awarded to Astro Delivery Order 0011 under Contract No. W56PFY-14-A-0042 for the lease and maintenance of five vehicles.
  • Astro submitted a claim on 20 June 2016 requesting $1,164 for damage to two vehicles while in the government's possession.
  • The contracting officer awarded $778.11 on 3 August 2016 and issued a unilateral modification increasing the contract cost by the same amount.
  • Astro filed an appeal seeking $385 in overhead and profit.
  • On 18 February 2016, the government awarded to Astro Contract No. W56PFY-16-P-0049-P00003 for the lease and maintenance of vehicles.
  • Astro submitted a claim requesting $1,723 for damage to one vehicle.
  • The contracting officer awarded $1,495.87 but denied the request for profit.

Parties

Appellant
Astro Systems, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
W56PFY-14-A-0042
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