48 CFR § 6101.51 - 6101.51 Alternative procedures [Rule 51].

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title: "48 CFR § 6101.51 - 6101.51   Alternative procedures [Rule 51]."
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# 6101.51 6101.51   Alternative procedures [Rule 51].

An appellant in an eligible case may elect the small claims procedure under Rule 52 (48 CFR 6101.52) or the accelerated procedure under Rule 53 (48 CFR 6101.53). Parties may jointly elect alternative dispute resolution under Rule 54 (48 CFR 6101.54).