https://www.gao.gov/products/136151

B-229309: Jun 21, 1988

A carrier requested review of a General Services Administration (GSA) audit action to deduct an amount that it determined the carrier overcharged for transportation services. The carrier contended that: (1) the government bills of lading (GBL) were incorrect, since they failed to show that the government requested special equipment; (2) it was entitled to recovery on a quantum meruit basis, since...

https://www.gao.gov/products/483097

B-229309: Jun 21, 1988

Where notations on the Government Bill of Lading showed that standard equipment was ordered by the shipper but special equipment was furnished by the carrier. To refute the bill of lading notations the evidence must clearly show that the notations were mistaken. The General Services Administration's (GSA) actions in recovering over charges from the carrier for the special equipment are sustained....