5333.291 Claims and Terminations for Default

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(c)  The contracting officer shall use ADR to the maximum extent practicable to resolve an Air Force affirmative contract claim (such as defective pricing, liquidated damages, etc.) when unassisted negotiations reach an impasse as determined by the SCO or SCCO. The contracting officer shall provide to AFLOA/JAQ, with a copy to SAF/GCD, any audit or other findings indicating Air Force entitlement to recovery greater than $500,000 where unassisted negotiations have reached an impasse, in order to develop a dispute resolution strategy. Government claims must be formally asserted (issuance of a Contracting Officer's Final Decision (ref FAR 33.206)) within 6 years after the accrual of the claim.