B-204766 L/M: Mar 2, 1982

THAT ACT IS CONSTRUED TO APPLY ONLY TO CLAIMS WHICH FALL WITHIN GAO'S SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY. THE NAVY'S SETTLEMENT OF A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES IS FINAL AND CONCLUSIVE. THE CLAIM IS INAPPROPRIATE FOR REPORTING TO CONGRESS UNDER THE ACT. UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: THIS IS IN RESPONSE TO YOUR LETTER TO MR. HE IS ENTITLED TO FILE A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES WITH THE GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE UNDER U.S...