The SPE is the agency head for the purposes of FAR 33.203(b).

Contracting officers shall report suspected fraudulent claims to the OIG for investigation.

The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) hears and decides contract disputes originating from DOJ.

It is DOJ's goal to resolve contract disputes before the issuance of a contracting officer's final decision under the Contract Disputes Act. Therefore, contracting officers will consider all possible means of reaching a negotiated settlement consistent with the Government's best interest, before issuing a final decision on a contractor claim under the process outlined in FAR 33.206 through 33.211.