The designee authorized to determine that the application of the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 to a contract with an international organization or a subsidiary body of that organization would not be in the public interest is set forth in CAM 1301.70.

Contracting officers shall promptly notify Procurement Counsel and seek legal advice upon receiving a contractor claim.

All contracting officer decisions on claims shall be reviewed by Procurement Counsel before submission to the contractor.

Only Procurement Counsel will communicate with the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals or the Department of Justice regarding appeals of contracting officer decisions. Procurement Counsel shall be responsible for preparation and submission of all filings with the Board.

Alternate I of FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, may be used at the discretion of the contracting officer.