62633

Ology Bioservices, Inc.

May 20, 2021Judge O'Connell
Sustained / Appellant PrevailedCost Allowability / Allocability (FAR 31)DCAA InvolvedDCMA Involved

Ology Bioservices, Inc. appealed a penalty for unallowable executive compensation costs, resulting in the Board granting Ology's motion for summary judgment and denying the government's cross-motion.

Material Facts

  • Ology Bioservices, Inc. entered into four cost reimbursement contracts with the government between 2011 and 2013.
  • The contracts included FAR 52.242-3, which provides for penalties for unallowable costs.
  • The CO determined that Ology had exceeded the executive compensation cap and included unallowable costs in its proposal.
  • The total government claim amounted to $1,109,160, including interest.

Parties

Appellant
Ology Bioservices, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Defense Contract Management Agency
Contract Number
W911QY-13-C-0010
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