# 48 CFR § 33.204: 33.204 Policy

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-33.204

## Section

- **Citation:** 48 CFR § 33.204
- **Heading:** 33.204 Policy
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 48—Federal Acquisition Regulations System > CHAPTER 1—FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION > SUBCHAPTER E—GENERAL CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS > PART 33—PROTESTS, DISPUTES, AND APPEALS > Subpart 33.2—Disputes and Appeals

## Text

The Government's policy is to try to resolve all contractual issues in controversy by mutual agreement at the contracting officer's level. Reasonable efforts should be made to resolve controversies prior to the submission of a claim. Agencies are encouraged to use ADR procedures to the maximum extent practicable. Certain factors, however, may make the use of ADR inappropriate (see 5 U.S.C. 572(b)). Except for arbitration conducted pursuant to the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act (ADRA), (5 U.S.C. 571, et seq.), agencies have authority which is separate from that provided by the ADRA to use ADR procedures to resolve issues in controversy. Agencies may also elect to proceed under the authority and requirements of the ADRA.
[59 FR 11381, Mar. 10, 1994, as amended at 63 FR 58595, Oct. 30, 1998]

## Nearby sections

- [48 CFR § 33.101 33.101 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-33.101.md)
- [48 CFR § 33.102 33.102 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-33.102.md)
- [48 CFR § 33.103 33.103 Protests to the agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-33.103.md)
- [48 CFR § 33.104 33.104 Protests to GAO.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-33.104.md)
- [48 CFR § 33.105 33.105 Protests at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-33.105.md)
- [48 CFR § 33.106 33.106 Solicitation provision and contract clause.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-33.106.md)
- [48 CFR § 33.201 33.201 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-33.201.md)
- [48 CFR § 33.202 33.202 Disputes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-33.202.md)
- [48 CFR § 33.203 33.203 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-33.203.md)
- [48 CFR § 33.204 33.204 Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-33.204.md)
- [48 CFR § 33.205 33.205 Relationship of the Disputes statute to Pub. L. 85-804.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-33.205.md)
- [48 CFR § 33.206 33.206 Initiation of a claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-33.206.md)
- [48 CFR § 33.207 33.207 Contractor certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-33.207.md)
- [48 CFR § 33.208 33.208 Interest on claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-48-33.208.md)

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