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Strategic Technology Institute, Inc.

January 5, 2022Judge D'Alessandris
Denied / Government PrevailedQuantum / DamagesStatute of Limitations / TimelinessDCAA InvolvedDCMA Involved

Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. appealed a final decision by the Defense Contract Management Agency asserting a claim for unallowable costs and penalties. The Board denied the appeal, sustaining the government's claim.

Material Facts

  • The Navy awarded STi a cost-type contract for engineering support and other services in April 2008.
  • STi was required to submit an Incurred Cost Proposal (ICP) within six months of the end of its fiscal year.
  • STi contended it timely submitted the ICPs, but the government maintained no record of receipt.
  • DCAA audited STi's 2010 ICP in July 2014 and requested the 2008 and 2009 ICPs, which STi provided.
  • The government issued a final decision asserting a claim in excess of $1.1 million in November 2018.

Parties

Appellant
Strategic Technology Institute, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Defense Contract Management Agency
Contracting Agency
Department of the Navy
Contract Number
N00178-05-D-4580
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