Code of Federal Regulations Title 48. Federal Acquisition Regulations System 48.33.213 Obligation to continue performance

(a) In general, before passage of the Disputes statute, the obligation to continue performance applied only to claims arising under a contract. However, the Disputes statute, at 41 U.S.C. 7103(g), authorizes agencies to require a contractor to continue contract performance in accordance with the contracting officer's decision pending a final resolution of any claim arising under, or relating to, the contract. (A claim arising under a contract is a claim that can be resolved under a contract clause, other than the clause at 52.233–1, Disputes, that provides for the relief sought by the claimant;  however, relief for such claim can also be sought under the clause at 52.233–1. A claim relating to a contract is a claim that cannot be resolved under a contract clause other than the clause at 52.233–1.) This distinction is recognized by the clause with its Alternate I (see 33.215).

(b) In all contracts that include the clause at 52.233–1, Disputes, with its Alternate I, in the event of a dispute not arising under, but relating to, the contract, the contracting officer shall consider providing, through appropriate agency procedures, financing of the continued performance;  provided, that the Government's interest is properly secured.