D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 15, r. 15-2207
Disputes. The Contracting Officer shall meet with the contractor to resolve matters that are the subject of a disagreement regarding the contract. Matters that cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the parties shall, upon the submission of a written claim, be subject to the Commission's claims procedures.
Claims Procedures. When a claim or dispute is raised that cannot be resolved between the contractor and the Contracting Officer, the contractor may, upon written request within ten (10) business days of the event giving rise to the claim or dispute, request a review on the record.
Hearings. Upon notice of the filing of a hearing request, the General Counsel shall appoint a staff attorney who shall act as a Hearing Officer. All parties to the dispute shall be notified of the hearing date, time, and place. All hearings shall be held within thirty (30) business days of the appointment of a Hearing Officer unless extended, for cause, by the General Counsel.
Decisions. Within thirty (30) business days after a hearing is conducted, the Hearing Officer shall render a final written decision.
Appeals. Appeals of the Hearing Officer's decision by the contractor shall be filed in writing with the Commission for consideration by the Commissioners. Appeals to the Commission shall be filed within ten (10) business days of the receipt of the final written decision from the Office of the General Counsel. Thereafter, a decision on the appeal shall be issued in not less than thirty (30) business days. The decision of the Commission is final in the matters raised by the appeal.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 15, r. 15-2207