1023.325—Further proceedings.
(a)
Ordinarily, the determination of an award will be made on the basis of the written record. However, on request of either the applicant or agency counsel, or, on his or her own initiative, the presiding administrative judge may order further proceedings, such as an informal conference, oral argument, additional written submissions or, as to issues other than substantial justification (such as the applicant's eligibility or substantiation of fees and expenses), pertinent discovery or an evidentiary hearing. Such further proceedings shall be held only when necessary for full and fair resolution of the issues arising from the application, and shall be conducted as promptly as possible. Whether or not the position of the agency was substantially justified shall be determined on the basis of the administrative record as a whole, including the contracting officer Appeal File and supplements filed pursuant to Rule 4 of the Board's Rules of Practice, 10 CFR part 1023, which is made in the covered proceeding for which fees and other expenses are sought.
(b)
A request that the presiding administrative judge order further proceedings under this section shall specifically identify the information sought or the disputed issues and shall explain why the additional proceedings are necessary to resolve the issues.