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FAR and DFARS › FAR Part 33: Protests, Disputes, and Appeals › Subpart 33.2

FAR 33.202 Disputes.

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In plain English

This section explains that the Disputes statute (41 U.S.C. chapter 71) sets the procedures and requirements for asserting and resolving claims. It also notes that the statute provides for interest on contractor claims, certification of contractor claims, and a civil penalty for fraudulent claims or claims based on misrepresentation of fact.

Applies to: Contractors asserting or resolving claims under the Disputes statute

Key terms: Disputes statute · claims · certification · interest · civil penalty

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The text

41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Disputes, establishes procedures and requirements for asserting and resolving claims subject to the Disputes statute. In addition, the Disputes statute provides for— (a) the payment of interest on contractor claims; (b) certification of contractor claims; and (c) a civil penalty for contractor claims that are fraudulent or based on a misrepresentation of fact.

← 33.201 Definitions. · 33.203 Applicability. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 33

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.

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