Board of Contract Appeals General Services Administration Washington, D.C. 20405 _______________ April 13, 1998 _______________ GSBCA 14527-RATE In the Matter of TRISM SPECIALIZED CARRIERS Robert D. Norcom, Auditor, Trism Specialized Carriers, 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 March 17, 1998, Trism Specialized Carriers (Trism) requested a review of the General Services Administration's (GSA's) denial of its claim for excess valuation charges in the amount of $368.25 in connection with shipments of freight involving several government bills of lading. GSA reviewed Trism's claim and issued settlement certificates authorizing payment of $368.25. Accordingly, the claim is dismissed. ________________________________ ROBERT W. PARKER Board Judge