60949-EAJA

WECC, Inc.

April 13, 2022Judge Melnick
Sustained / Appellant PrevailedDelay / Disruption / SuspensionQuantum / DamagesEAJA / Attorney FeesSmall Business

WECC, Inc. sought fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) following a successful appeal regarding compensable delays and associated costs. The Board granted recovery with adjustments for reasonableness.

Material Facts

  • WECC alleged compensable delay by the government and sought associated overhead.
  • The Board found WECC was entitled to 169 days of compensable time extension, equating to $383,927.17 in extended field office overhead.
  • The government owed WECC $270,037.80 after deducting $120,000 in liquidated damages and an incidental expense of $4,545.
  • The total recovery owed to WECC was $546,446.11, plus interest.
  • WECC sought EAJA compensation for 2,123.4 attorney hours worked over more than five years.

Parties

Appellant
WECC, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Army
Contract Number
Contract No. 70-0014-1522
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