63354

Solpac Construction, Inc. dba Soltek Pacific Construction Company

October 16, 2024Judge Wilson
Denied / Government PrevailedQuantum / Damages

Solpac Construction, Inc. appealed a decision regarding the recovery of field office overhead costs after switching from a percentage markup to a daily rate method. The Board granted the government's motion for partial summary judgment, disallowing a portion of the claim.

Material Facts

  • The contract was an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for construction projects awarded to Solpac.
  • Solpac initially captured field overhead as a percentage markup on direct costs but later switched to a daily rate method.
  • The Navy denied Solpac's claim for field office overhead costs based on the inconsistency of accounting practices.
  • Solpac submitted a certified claim seeking $408,997, which included $248,444 for Baker's field overhead calculated on a per diem basis.

Parties

Appellant
Solpac Construction, Inc. dba Soltek Pacific Construction Company
Respondent Agency
Navy
Contract Number
N62473-15-D-2426
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