What is a claim under the Contract Disputes Act?

A Contract Disputes Act claim is a written demand filed by a Tribe that seeks one or more of the following: (a) Payment of a specific sum of money under the funding agreement; (b) Adjustment or interpretation of terms in a funding agreement; (c) Payment that is disputed as to liability or amount; (d) Payment that the Department has not acted upon in a reasonable time following a demand for payment; or (e) Any other claim relating to the terms of the compact or funding agreement.