1985 Guide to Practice and Procedure (Department of Energy Board of Contract Appeals)

摘要

DOE contractual arrangements range from complex research and development contracts to loan guaranties and financial assistance agreements. Disputes and appeals which arise in the performance of these agreement when contractors and others disagree with decisions of government officials require resolution. It is for this purpose that the boards were established originally. While the boards have traditionally been concerned with such disputes, the additional authority and responsibilities granted to them under the CDA underline the crucial role they now occupy in the area of government procurement and related activities. From its inception, the DOE Board of Contract Appeals established a policy favoring rules that would emphasize the need for a prompt, impartial and inexpensive resolution of disputes. Equally important towards realizing this goal is the necessity that contractors, subcontractors and government counsel be aware as fully as possible of their rights and remedies under the contract and the Act, as well as of the rules and procedures issued by the Board to resolve disputes. These factors were the underlying reasons for publishing this Guide. (ERA citation 10:041030)