25 CFR § 900.204 - Is FTCA the exclusive remedy for a non-medical related tort claim arising out of the performance of a self-determination contract?

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title: "25 CFR § 900.204 - Is FTCA the exclusive remedy for a non-medical related tort claim arising out of the performance of a self-determination contract?"
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section_name: "Is FTCA the exclusive remedy for a non-medical related tort claim arising out of the performance of a self-determination contract?"
chapter_name: "BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, AND INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES"
part_number: "900"
part_name: "CONTRACTS UNDER THE INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT"
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currency: "2026-03-24"
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authority: "25 U.S.C. 450f"
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# 900.204 Is FTCA the exclusive remedy for a non-medical related tort claim arising out of the performance of a self-determination contract?

Yes. Except as explained in § 900.183(b), no claim may be filed against a self-determination contractor or employee based upon performance of non-medical-related functions under a self-determination contract. Claims of this type must be filed against the United States under FTCA.