B-182706: Jun 23, 1975

REQUEST BY SUBCONTRACTOR FOR REMISSION OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES ASSESSED BY AGENCY AGAINST ITS PRIME CONTRACTOR IS DENIED. THE LIQUIDATED DAMAGES ASSESSMENT WAS IMPOSED BY GSA ON AM FOR ITS FAILURE TO MEET THE DELIVERY SCHEDULE. AS IS APPARENT FROM THE STATUTE. AN AGENCY'S FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION FOR REMISSION IS A PREREQUISITE TO ANY ACTION BY THIS OFFICE...

B-182706: Jun 23, 1975

A subcontractor requested remission of liquidated damages paid to the prime contractor. Relief may not be granted because the agency has not requested remission, and it is GAO policy not to grant remission without a favorable recommendation from the agency...