48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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3 sections with “Negligent damage”

  • DFARS 252.247-7016 Contractor liability for loss or damage.
    …cause while it is in the Contractor's possession. The Contractor's liability is— (i) Non-negligent damage. For any cause, other than the Contractor's negligence, indemnification shall be at a rate not to exceed sixty cents per pound per ar…
  • FAR 52.236-23 Responsibility of the Architect-Engineer Contractor.
    …cordance with applicable law for all damages to the Government caused by the Contractor's negligent performance of any of the services furnished under this contract. (c) The rights and remedies of the Government provided for under this con…
  • FAR 52.241-5 Contractor's Facilities.
    …hall be responsible to the extent that loss or damage has been caused by the Government's negligent acts or omissions. (b) Notwithstanding any terms expressed in this clause, the Contractor shall obtain approval from the Contracting Office…

FAR (chapter 1)

DFARS (chapter 2, Defense)

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.