# 48 C.F.R. § 33.206 (2026): Initiation of a claim

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_206

## Section

- **Citation:** 48 C.F.R. § 33.206 (2026)
- **Heading:** Initiation of a claim
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 48 CFR: Federal Acquisition Regulations System / Chapter 1 / Part 33 / Subpart 33.2 / § 33.206: Initiation of a claim.

## Text

(a) Contractor claims shall be submitted, in writing, to the contracting officer for a decision within 6 years after accrual of a claim, unless the contracting parties agreed to a shorter time period. This 6-year time period does not apply to contracts awarded prior to October 1, 1995. The contracting officer shall document the contract file with evidence of the date of receipt of any submission from the contractor deemed to be a claim by the contracting officer. (b) The contracting officer shall issue a written decision on any Government claim initiated against a contractor within 6 years after accrual of the claim, unless the contracting parties agreed to a shorter time period. The 6-year period shall not apply to contracts awarded prior to October 1, 1995, or to a Government claim based on a contractor claim involving fraud. [60 FR 48230, Sept. 18, 1995]

## Nearby sections

- [48 C.F.R. § 33.201 (2026) Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_201.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 33.202 (2026) Disputes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_202.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 33.203 (2026) Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_203.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 33.204 (2026) Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_204.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 33.205 (2026) Relationship of the Disputes statute to Pub. L. 85-804.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_205.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 33.206 (2026) Initiation of a claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_206.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 33.207 (2026) Contractor certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_207.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 33.208 (2026) Interest on claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_208.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 33.209 (2026) Suspected fraudulent claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_209.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 33.210 (2026) Contracting officer's authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_210.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 33.211 (2026) Contracting officer's decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_211.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 33.212 (2026) Contracting officer's duties upon appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_212.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 33.213 (2026) Obligation to continue performance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_213.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 33.214 (2026) Alternative dispute resolution (ADR).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P33_S33_214.md)

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