Dispute Resolutions GC 9.8 Disputes
{"Image DocumentName": "Dispute Resolutions GC 9.8 Disputes", "Image ImageDescription": "NOTE: The following section deals with disputes arising after Contract award and not during the procurement process. The latter are protests that should be dealt with under the Agency s procurement procedures as outlined in Protest Procedures. Outlined below are example provisions and recommendations for drafting a disputes resolution clause to be included in the Contract. Included are stepped negotiations, submission for Agency executive decision and alternatives dispute resolution. However, by mutual agreement the matter may be taken immediately to any higher step in the resolution process, or a mutually agreed-to alternative dispute resolution process (which may include structured negotiations, mediation or arbitration) or litigation. Except as otherwise provided in this Contract, any dispute concerning a question of fact arising under or related to this Contract that is not disposed of by agreement shall be decided in accordance with the following steps. However, by mutual agreement the matter may be taken immediately to any higher step in the dispute resolution process, or mutually agreed to alternative dispute resolution process (which may include structured negotiations, mediation or arbitration) or litigation. Pending final resolution of a dispute hereunder, the Contractor shall proceed diligently with the performance of the Contract and in accordance with the Contracting Officer s or Chief Executive Officer s decision, as the case may be. Goes on to describe the steps in the process. Disputes arising after Contract award (not during the procurement process -- protests that should be dealt with under the Agency\u2019s procurement procedures as outlined in Protest Procedures ) is another place where you\u2019ll see some changes. The new guidelines recommend adding a mutually agreed to alternative disputes resolution clause to the usual steps in dealing with disputes, which may include structured negotiations, mediation or arbitration. Litigation is, of course, available to both parties as a last resort. Types: Structured negotiations, Mediation, Arbitration.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}