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The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) is an independent tribunal housed within the General Services Administration. The CBCA presides over various disputes involving Federal executive branch agencies. Its primary responsibility is to resolve contract disputes between government contractors and agencies under the Contract Disputes Act. For a full discussion of the CBCA and its jurisdiction and history, please see About The Board. For recent news, please see CBCA News.

The CBCA Clerk's Office is now open to the public. As of April 4, 2022, the CBCA will sign for or certify receipt of mail or packages and accept in-person deliveries. Nonetheless, we still encourage all litigants to file their documents electronically as provided for at "Filing Documents."

As for electronic filings (efilings), although the Clerk’s business hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Board considers efilings sent after 4:30 p.m. up to midnight Eastern Time as same day filings. Efilings received after midnight (12:00:00 a.m.) Eastern Time are considered filed the next business day.

To efile protected documents, you must obtain permission from the judge for your case.

To efile a Rule 4 appeal file, you must obtain permission from the Office of the Clerk at 202-606-8800 or cbcaclerk@cbca.gov.

With the exception of statutory deadlines, each judge has the discretion to modify the deadlines established in a specific case. Any statutory limitations on the time within which a filing may be made will NOT be waived or tolled.

All Hearings, Mediations, and Arbitrations will be held by video conferencing or by telephone until further notice. Go HERE for guidance on virtual proceedings at the CBCA.

The CBCA is now accepting Rule 4 appeal files and exhibits via Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP). Please see the submission guide for details. This new method of submission does not replace the other options for submitting the Rule 4 appeal files or exhibits, such as efiling (preferred if the filing meets CBCA Rules of Procedure efiling requirements and the Clerk gives permission to efile) or by in-person, courier, or mail (USPS/FedEx/UPS) delivery on a CD, DVD, or flash drive.

If you have any questions about the Board's operations, contact the Office of the Clerk at 202-606-8800 or cbcaclerk@cbca.gov. This notice will be updated as necessary.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The CBCA currently has a Board Judge position posted on USAJOBS. Interested candidates may review the qualification and application requirements here.

The FAX line is working. The fax number is 202-296-0341.

The CBCA's mailing address has changed to 1800 M St., NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20036.