48 CFR 3033.214

3033.214 Alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

United States · 48 CFR — Federal Acquisition Regulations System · Status: effective

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Citation: 48 CFR 3033.214, 3033.214 Alternative dispute resolution (ADR), United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/253155
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(c) The Administrative Dispute Resolution Act (ADRA) of 1996, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 571, et seq., authorizes and encourages agencies to use mediation, conciliation, arbitration, and other techniques for the prompt and informal resolution of disputes, and for other purposes. CBCA guidance on ADR may be obtained at http://www.gsbca.gsa.gov/CBCA-17712-v1-CBCA_ADR_INFORMATION.pdf or from the CBCA upon request. ADR procedures may be used— (1) When there is mutual consent by the parties to participate in the ADR process (with consent being obtained either before or after an issue in controversy has arisen); (2) Prior to the submission of a claim; and (3) In resolution of a formal claim.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.