(a) TDA will not pay a claim that was filed after the deadline established in TDA CACFP Handbooks unless the contractor is eligible for a one-time exception or can demonstrate good cause.(b) TDA will process one-time exceptions and requests for good cause exceptions as established in TDA CACFP Handbooks.(c) A contractor may choose not to use their one-time exception or submit a request for payment of a late claim based on good cause.