---
kind: "section"
citation: "25 C.F.R. § 900.217"
title: "25"
number: "900.217"
heading: "Is filing a claim under the CDA our only option for resolving post-award contract disputes?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/25/900.217"
---

# §900.217. Is filing a claim under the CDA our only option for resolving post-award contract disputes?


No. The Federal government attempts to resolve all contract disputes by agreement at the awarding official's level. These are alternatives to filing a claim under the CDA:

- (a) Before issuing a decision on a claim, the awarding official should consider using informal discussions between the parties, assisted by individuals who have not substantially participated in the matter, to aid in resolving differences.
- (b) In addition to filing a CDA claim, or instead of filing a CDA claim, the parties may choose to use an alternative dispute resolution mechanism, pursuant to the provisions of the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act, Public Law 101-552, as amended, [5 U.S.C. 581](/usc/5/581.md) et seq., or the options listed in [section 108(1)(b)(12)](/cfr/25/108.md?p=1-b-12) of the Indian Self-Determination Act, as applicable.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 25 U.S.C. 450f et seq.

### Source

Source: 61 FR 32501, June 24, 1996, unless otherwise noted.