§ 6301.3 - Jurisdiction and authority of the Board and its members.

(a) The Board hears and decides:

(1) Appeals from decisions made by contracting officers relating to contracts of the Department of Transportation and its constituent administrations;

(2) Appeals from decisions of contracting officers relating to contracts of any other executive agency when such agency or the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy has designated the Board to decide the appeal;

(3) Matters within jurisdiction of the Board in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Disputes Act, 41 U.S.C. 600 et seq.; and

(4) Other matters as directed by the Secretary which are not inconsistent with statutory duties.

(b) An Administrative Judge may not act for the Board or participate in a decision if that Judge has participated directly in any aspect of the award or administration of the contract involved.

(c) Except for appeals considered under the expedited small claims or accelerated procedures, appeals are assigned to a panel of three Administrative Judges of the Board. The decision of a majority of the panel shall constitute the decision of the Board.