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32 CFR §842.82

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A claim may be asserted in writing for loss of or damage to government property, against a tort-feasor when:
  1. (a)Damage results from negligence and the claim is for:
    1. (1)More than $100.
    2. (2)Less than $100 but collection is practicable and economical.
  2. (b)The claim is based on a contract and the contracting officer does not intend to assert a claim under the contract. The contracting officer's intention not to assert a claim should be recorded in a memorandum for the record and placed in the claim file.
  3. (c)The claim is for property damage arising from the same incident as a hospital recovery claim.
  4. (d)The Tort-feasor or his insurer presents a claim against the government arising from the same incident. (Both claims should be processed together.)
  5. (e)The claim is assertable as a counterclaim under an international agreement. (The claim should be processed under subpart G of this part).
  6. (f)The claim is based on product liability. AFLOA/JACC approval must be obtained before asserting the claim.