| (a) Negotiation is a consensual bargaining process in which
the parties attempt to resolve a claim and counterclaim. A negotiation under
this subchapter may be conducted by any method, technique, or procedure authorized
under the contract or agreed upon by the parties. The parties may conduct
negotiations with the assistance of one or more neutral third parties. The
parties may choose to mediate their dispute in accordance with §§71.111,
71.113, 71.115, 71.117, 71.119, 71.121, 71.123, and 71.125 of this subchapter.
(b) To facilitate meaningful evaluation and negotiation of
the claims and any counterclaims, the parties may exchange relevant documents
that support their respective claims, defenses, counterclaims or positions.
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