48 CFR § 6105.502 - 6105.502 Request for decision [Rule 502].

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title: "48 CFR § 6105.502 - 6105.502   Request for decision [Rule 502]."
title_number: 48
title_name: "Federal Acquisition Regulations System"
section_number: "6105.502"
section_name: "6105.502   Request for decision [Rule 502]."
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chapter_name: "CIVILIAN BOARD OF CONTRACT APPEALS, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION"
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part_name: "DECISIONS AUTHORIZED UNDER 31 U.S.C. 3529"
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authority: "31 U.S.C. 3529; 31 U.S.C. 3702; 41 U.S.C. 7101-7109; Secs. 202(n), 204, Pub. L. 104-316, 110 Stat. 3826, 3842-44; Sec. 211, Pub. L. 104-53, 109 Stat. 535."
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# 6105.502 6105.502   Request for decision [Rule 502].

(a) *Request for decision.* (1) A disbursing or certifying official of an agency, or the head of an agency, may request from the Board a decision (referred to as a “Section 3529 decision”) on a question involving a payment the disbursing official or head of agency will make, or a voucher presented to a certifying official for certification, which concerns the following type of claim made against the United States by a federal civilian employee:

(i) A claim for reimbursement of expenses incurred while on official temporary duty travel; and

(ii) A claim for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with relocation to a new duty station.

(2) A request for a Section 3529 decision must be in writing and refer to a specific payment or voucher, though no particular form is required. The request may not seek general legal advice and should—

(i) Explain why the official is seeking a Section 3529 decision, rather than taking action on his or her own regarding the matter;

(ii) State the question presented and include citations to applicable statutes, regulations, and cases;

(iii) Include—

(A) The name, address, telephone number, and email address of the official making the request;

(B) The name, address, telephone number, and email address of the employee affected by the specific payment or voucher; and

(C) Any other information the official believes the Board should consider.

(iv) Unless otherwise authorized by the Clerk, parties shall efile all submissions in accordance with Rule 1(b) (“efile; efiling”) (48 CFR 6101.1(b)). Time periods are computed in accordance with Rule 3(a) (48 CFR 6101.3(a)). Efilings received by 11:59:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) are same-day filings. Efilings received at or after midnight (12:00 a.m. Eastern Time) are next-business day filings. See Rule 1(b) (“business days”) (48 CFR 6101.1(b)); Rule 1(e) (“Location and addresses”) (48 CFR 6101.1(e)); and Rule 1(f) (“Clerk's office”) (48 CFR 6101.1(f)).

(b) *Notice of docketing.* The Clerk of the Board will docket the request for a Section 3529 decision and promptly provide a written notice of docketing to the official and the affected employee. The notice of docketing will identify the judge to whom the request has been assigned.

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(c) *Service of copy.* The official submitting a request for a Section 3529 decision shall provide the affected employee copies of all material provided to the Board. All submissions to the Board shall indicate that a copy has been provided to the affected employee and the method of service.

[91 FR 3795, Jan. 28, 2026]