Planetary Science Institute

Material Facts

• NASA awarded Contract No. 80-MSFC-20-C-0015 to PSI for work on the Heimdall project on November 13, 2019.
• The contract included FAR Clause 52.216-7, ALLOWABLE COST AND PAYMENT.
• Modification No. 20 was executed on August 7, 2023, to incorporate PSI's proposal but only specific attachments were included.
• The revised Statement of Work did not authorize the travel to the conference in Scotland.
• PSI submitted a claim for $8,387.81 in December 2024, which was denied by the contracting officer.

Parties

Appellant

Planetary Science Institute

Respondent Agency

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Contract Number

Contract No. 80-MSFC-20-C-0015