Outline of Section
Inter-Agency Working Group On Procurement ADR Outline Of Federal ADR Guide
(Version2.0)
I. Introduction
_ The Federal ADR Policy and initiative
_ The Interagency Working Group, Contracts and Procurement Section
_ The Purpose and Focus of the Guide
_ Advantages and Benefits of an agency-based procurement ADR program
II. Designing an ADR Program (by Program Design Task Force)
III. Administering the ADR Process (by ADR Process Task Force)
_ ADR case management practices
_ Deciding whether to use ADR in your case
_ Choosing a form of ADR
_ Utilizing in-house and outside ADR resources
_ Negotiating an ADR agreement
_ Choosing an ADR neutral
_ Participating in the selected ADR process
_ Maximizing the chances for ADR success
_ Deciding whether to settle the case
_ Memorializing the settlement terms
_ Measuring ADR success
_ Current ADR practices and procedures of selected Federal agencies
IV. Government ADR Training (by Training Task Force)
_ Introductory discussion regarding the role of training in ADR programs and processes
_ Listing of training courses and materials available within the Federal government
V. ADR Mentors (by ADR Process Task Force)
_ Introduction
_ Identification of volunteer ADR mentors within various Federal agencies, listed by subject matter and type of experience in ADR
VI. ADR Neutrals (by ADR Neutrals Taskforce)
_ Introduction
_ Matrix of ADR neutrals available from Boards of Contract Appeals
VII. Other resources (by ADR Process Task Force)
_ A compendium of ADR articles, materials and information sources
_ Federal and other ADR web sites
_ Sample ADR agreements and related documents
What is the Interagency Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Working Group?
We are the central forum and resource for information about the federal government's use of ADR. We advance the use of ADR through:
- Coordination of multi-agency initiatives
- Promotion of best practices and programs
- Dissemination of policy and guidance
Joanna M. Jacobs
Director and Senior Counsel
Office of Dispute Resolution
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 4529
Washington, DC 20530-0001
