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Indemnification Clause

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The Government agrees to promptly consider and adjudicate any and all claims which may arise out of this Agreement resulting from the actions of the Government, duly authorized representatives, or contractors of the Government, and to pay for any damage or injury as may be required by Federal law.  Such adjudication will be pursued under the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. Section 2671 et seq., the Federal Employees Compensation Act, 5 U.S.C. Section 8101 et seq., or such other legal authority as may be pertinent.

NOTE: Agreements are subject to legal review and clearance in accordance with your office’s policies and procedures. For advice on indemnity clauses contact the General Law Division, Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Administration, at (202) 482-5391, or the General Litigation Division, Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Finance and Litigation, at  (202) 482-1069.