DFARS 252.228-7000 Reimbursement for War-Hazard Losses

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Prescribed in 228.370(a)
Effective Date:	1 December 1991
Clause or Provision:	Clause
Provision or Clause Number:	S 252.228-7000 Reimbursement for War-Hazard Losses
Principle Type And/Or Purpose of Contract:
Required:
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Prescription Overview:	Prescription (a) Use the clause at 252.228-7000, Reimbursement for War-Hazard Losses, when— (1) The clause at FAR 52.228-4, Worker's Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance Overseas, is used; and (2) The head of the contracting activity decides not to allow the contractor to buy insurance for war-hazard losses.
Clause Overview:	Clause REIMBURSEMENT FOR WAR-HAZARD LOSSES (DEC 1991) (a) Costs for providing employee war-hazard benefits in accordance with paragraph (b) of the Workers' Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance clause of this contract are allowable if the Contractor— (1) Submits proof of loss files to support payment or denial of each claim; (2) Subject to Contracting Officer approval, makes lump sum final settlement of any open claims and obtains necessary release documents within one year of the expiration or termination of this contract, unless otherwise extended by the Contracting Officer; and (3) Provides the Contracting Officer at the time of final settlement of this contract— (i) An investigation report and evaluation of any potential claim; and (ii) An estimate of the dollar amount involved should the potential claim mature. (b) The cost of insurance for liabilities reimbursable under this clause is not allowable. (c) The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to assign to the Government all right, title, and interest to any refund, rebate, or recapture arising out of any claim settlements. (d) The Contractor agrees to— (1) Investigate and promptly notify the Contracting Officer in writing of any occurrence which may give rise to a claim or potential claim, including the estimated amount of the claim; (2) Give the Contracting Officer immediate written notice of any suit or action filed which may result in a payment under this clause; and (3) Provide assistance to the Government in connection with any third party suit or claim relating to this clause which the Government elects to prosecute or defend in its own behalf.
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Incorporated by Reference:	Yes
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Editor:	Marshall

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