Board of Contract Appeals General Services Administration Washington, D.C. 20405 _______________ April 6, 1998 _______________ GSBCA 14246-RATE In the Matter of TRI-STATE MOTOR TRANSIT CO. John R. Bagileo of Bagileo, Silverberg & Goldman, Washington, DC; and Robert D. Norcom, Auditor, Tri-State Motor Transit Co., Joplin, MO, appearing for Claimant. Jeffrey J. Thurston, Director, Office of Transportation Audits, General Services Administration, Washington, DC, appearing for General Services Administration. Col. James F. Quinn, Staff Judge Advocate, Headquarters, Military Traffic Management Command, Department of the Army, Falls Church, VA, appearing for Department of Defense. PARKER, Board Judge. On July 9, 1997, Tri-State Motor Transit Co. (TSMT) requested a review of the General Services Administration's (GSA's) denial of its claim for excess valuation charges in the amount of $2,313.75 in connection with shipments of freight involving numerous government bills of lading. GSA reviewed TSMT's claim and issued settlement certificates authorizing payment of $2,313.75. Accordingly, the claim is dismissed. ________________________________ ROBERT W. PARKER Board Judge