Common use of ADR Procedures Clause in Contracts

ADR Procedures. The ADR method shall be selected voluntarily by both the Government and the contractor. Both parties shall agree on the proce- dures to be followed, including the agenda and amount of time allowed for each party to present its case. The par- ties may choose not to have a written transcript or hearing on the record, as this might inhibit settlement. Also, the decision rendered, if any, should not be considered to establish any precedent for future litigation unless the parties agree otherwise. In cases where the parties agree to pay jointly for a third-party neutral advisor, it is recommended that the parties and the advisor agree on a fair and reasonable price. The Government would then issue a simplified acquisition (if the dollar amount does not exceed the sim- plified acquisition threshold) for 50% of the agreed price, and the advisor would submit separate invoices (each for 50% of the price) to the Government and the contractor. [59 FR 66764, Dec. 28, 1994, as amended at 64 FR 43628, Aug. 11, 1999; 80 FR 6922, Feb. 9, 2015] 636.570 Additional DOSAR provisions. 636.602 Selection of firms for architect-engi- 634.003 Responsibilities. 634.005 General requirements. 634.005–6 Full production.