Left Hand Design Corporation
Left Hand Design Corporation appealed a government claim for unallowable costs, which the government sought to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction due to untimeliness. The Board denied the government's motion, affirming its jurisdiction over the appeal.
Material Facts
- The Department of the Air Force awarded Left Hand Contract No. FA8651-08-C-0155 on June 19, 2008.
- The Office of Naval Research awarded Left Hand Contract No. N00014-10-C-0306 on August 12, 2010.
- DCAA issued eight audit reports on August 8, 2018, questioning various costs related to the contracts.
- The DCMA issued COFDs on January 17, 2020, asserting claims for unallowable costs of $60,670 and $12,426.
- Left Hand received both COFDs on January 17, 2020.
- Left Hand submitted an email on April 16, 2020, requesting an extension to file an appeal.
- The Board issued a Notice of Docketing on April 21, 2020, assigning docket number 62458.
- Left Hand submitted a letter of complaint on June 12, 2020, detailing its views on the COFDs.
Parties
- Appellant
- Left Hand Design Corporation
- Respondent Agency
- Defense Contract Management Agency
- Contract Number
- N00014-10-C-0306
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