61691

Doubleshot, Inc.

July 22, 2020Judge O'Connell
Denied / Government PrevailedQuantum / DamagesStatute of Limitations / TimelinessDCAA InvolvedDCMA Involved

Doubleshot, Inc. appealed a government claim for the return of an alleged overpayment of $804,979, asserting that the claim was barred by the statute of limitations. The Board denied the motion for summary judgment.

Material Facts

  • Doubleshot, Inc. moved for summary judgment, contending that the government's claim was barred by the statute of limitations.
  • The contracts involved were administered by the Defense Contract Management Agency and were at least partially cost-plus-fixed-fee.
  • Doubleshot's final incurred cost proposals for fiscal years 2009 and 2010 were due by August 28, 2009 and 2010, respectively.
  • The contracting officer granted Doubleshot two extensions to submit the incurred cost proposals, the last of which was in April 2011.
  • DCAA issued a report in April 2011 identifying major problems with Doubleshot's recordkeeping.
  • On May 29, 2012, the contracting officer stated that Doubleshot's accounting system was disapproved and that there was no expectation of submitting final incurred cost proposals.
  • Doubleshot submitted final incurred cost proposals on August 29, 2013, which DCAA deemed adequate for audit.
  • DCAA issued an audit report on June 12, 2017, questioning various costs.
  • The contracting officer issued a final decision on June 8, 2018, concluding that Doubleshot owed the government a net of $804,979.

Parties

Appellant
Doubleshot, Inc.
Contracting Agency
Defense Contract Management Agency
Contract Number
N6835-06-C-0416 et al.
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