The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI) have finalized a settlement this week to resolve claims pending before the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals under a cost-reimbursement contract. The settlement, agreed in principle in November, calls for payment by USAID for unanticipated claims under the cost-reimbursement contract, including claims related to Mr. Alan Gross. The settlement avoids the cost, delay and risks of further proceedings, and does not constitute an admission of liability by either party.