Title 25

PART 900

Part 900 - Contracts Under The Indian Self-determination And Education Assistance Act

PART 900 - CONTRACTS UNDER THE INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT Authority:25 U.S.C. 450f et seq. Source:61 FR 32501, June 24, 1996, unless otherwise noted. Editorial Note:Nomenclature changes to part 900 appear at 67 FR 34602, May 15, 2002.

25:2.0.4.10.1.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General Provisions
25:2.0.4.10.1.1.20.1SECTION 900.1
   900.1 Authority.
25:2.0.4.10.1.1.20.2SECTION 900.2
   900.2 Purpose and scope.
25:2.0.4.10.1.1.20.3SECTION 900.3
   900.3 Policy statements.
25:2.0.4.10.1.1.20.4SECTION 900.4
   900.4 Effect on existing tribal rights.
25:2.0.4.10.1.1.20.5SECTION 900.5
   900.5 Effect of these regulations on Federal program guidelines, manual, or policy directives.
25:2.0.4.10.1.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Definitions
25:2.0.4.10.1.2.20.1SECTION 900.6
   900.6 Definitions.
25:2.0.4.10.1.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Contract Proposal Contents
25:2.0.4.10.1.3.20.1SECTION 900.7
   900.7 What technical assistance is available to assist in preparing an initial contract proposal
25:2.0.4.10.1.3.20.2SECTION 900.8
   900.8 What must an initial contract proposal contain
25:2.0.4.10.1.3.20.3SECTION 900.9
   900.9 May the Secretary require an Indian tribe or tribal organization to submit any other information beyond that identified in § 900.8
25:2.0.4.10.1.3.20.4SECTION 900.10
   900.10 How does an Indian tribe or tribal organization secure a list of all Federal property currently in use in carrying out the programs, functions, services, or activities that benefit the Indian tribe or tribal organization to assist in negotiating a contract
25:2.0.4.10.1.3.20.5SECTION 900.11
   900.11 What should an Indian tribe or tribal organization that is proposing a contract do about specifying the Federal property that the Indian tribe or tribal organization may wish to use in carrying out the contract
25:2.0.4.10.1.3.20.6SECTION 900.12
   900.12 Are the proposal contents requirements the same for renewal of a contract that is expiring and for securing an annual funding agreement after the first year of the funding agreement
25:2.0.4.10.1.3.20.7SECTION 900.13
   900.13 Does the contract proposal become part of the final contract
25:2.0.4.10.1.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Review and Approval of Contract Proposals
25:2.0.4.10.1.4.20.1SECTION 900.14
   900.14 What does this subpart cover
25:2.0.4.10.1.4.20.2SECTION 900.15
   900.15 What shall the Secretary do upon receiving a proposal
25:2.0.4.10.1.4.20.3SECTION 900.16
   900.16 How long does the Secretary have to review and approve the proposal and award the contract, or decline a proposal
25:2.0.4.10.1.4.20.4SECTION 900.17
   900.17 Can the statutory 90-day period be extended
25:2.0.4.10.1.4.20.5SECTION 900.18
   900.18 What happens if a proposal is not declined within 90 days after it is received by the Secretary
25:2.0.4.10.1.4.20.6SECTION 900.19
   900.19 What happens when a proposal is approved
25:2.0.4.10.1.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Declination Procedures
25:2.0.4.10.1.5.20.1SECTION 900.20
   900.20 What does this subpart cover
25:2.0.4.10.1.5.20.2SECTION 900.21
   900.21 When can a proposal be declined
25:2.0.4.10.1.5.20.3SECTION 900.22
   900.22 For what reasons can the Secretary decline a proposal
25:2.0.4.10.1.5.20.4SECTION 900.23
   900.23 Can the Secretary decline a proposal where the Secretary's objection can be overcome through the contract
25:2.0.4.10.1.5.20.5SECTION 900.24
   900.24 Can a contract proposal for an Indian tribe or tribal organization's share of administrative programs, functions, services, and activities be declined for any reason other than the five reasons specified in § 900.22
25:2.0.4.10.1.5.20.6SECTION 900.25
   900.25 What if only a portion of a proposal raises one of the five declination criteria
25:2.0.4.10.1.5.20.7SECTION 900.26
   900.26 What happens if the Secretary declines a part of a proposal on the ground that the proposal proposes in part to plan, conduct, or administer a program, function, service or activity that is beyond the scope of programs covered under section 102(a) of the Act, or proposes a level of funding that is in excess of the applicable level determined under section 106(a) of the Act
25:2.0.4.10.1.5.20.8SECTION 900.27
   900.27 If an Indian tribe or tribal organization elects to contract for a severable portion of a proposal, does the Indian tribe or tribal organization lose its appeal rights to challenge the portion of the proposal that was declined
25:2.0.4.10.1.5.20.9SECTION 900.28
   900.28 Is technical assistance available to an Indian tribe or tribal organization to avoid declination of a proposal
25:2.0.4.10.1.5.20.10SECTION 900.29
   900.29 What is the Secretary required to do if the Secretary decides to decline all or a portion of a proposal
25:2.0.4.10.1.5.20.11SECTION 900.30
   900.30 When the Secretary declines all or a portion of a proposal, is the Secretary required to provide an Indian tribe or tribal organization with technical assistance
25:2.0.4.10.1.5.20.12SECTION 900.31
   900.31 When the Secretary declines all or a portion of a proposal, is an Indian tribe or tribal organization entitled to any appeal
25:2.0.4.10.1.5.20.13SECTION 900.32
   900.32 Can the Secretary decline an Indian tribe or tribal organization's proposed successor annual funding agreement
25:2.0.4.10.1.5.20.14SECTION 900.33
   900.33 Are all proposals to renew term contracts subject to the declination criteria
25:2.0.4.10.1.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Standards for Tribal or Tribal Organization Management Systems
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.20SUBJGRP 20
   General
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.20.1SECTION 900.35
   900.35 What is the purpose of this subpart
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.20.2SECTION 900.36
   900.36 What requirements are imposed upon Indian tribes or tribal organizations by this subpart
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.20.3SECTION 900.37
   900.37 What provisions of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars or the “common rule” apply to self-determination contracts
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.20.4SECTION 900.38
   900.38 Do these standards apply to the subcontractors of an Indian tribe or tribal organization carrying out a self-determination contract
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.20.5SECTION 900.39
   900.39 What is the difference between a standard and a system
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.20.6SECTION 900.40
   900.40 When are Indian tribe or tribal organization management standards and management systems evaluated
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.20.7SECTION 900.41
   900.41 How long must an Indian tribe or tribal organization keep management system records
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.21SUBJGRP 21
   Standards for Financial Management Systems
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.21.8SECTION 900.42
   900.42 What are the general financial management system standards that apply to an Indian tribe carrying out a self-determination contract
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.21.9SECTION 900.43
   900.43 What are the general financial management system standards that apply to a tribal organization carrying out a self-determination contract
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.21.10SECTION 900.44
   900.44 What minimum general standards apply to all Indian tribe or tribal organization financial management systems when carrying out a self-determination contract
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.21.11SECTION 900.45
   900.45 What specific minimum requirements shall an Indian tribe or tribal organization's financial management system contain to meet these standards
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.21.12SECTION 900.46
   900.46 What requirements are imposed upon the Secretary for financial management by these standards
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.22SUBJGRP 22
   Procurement Management System Standards
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.22.13SECTION 900.47
   900.47 When procuring property or services with self-determination contract funds, can an Indian tribe or tribal organization follow the same procurement policies and procedures applicable to other Indian tribe or tribal organization funds
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.22.14SECTION 900.48
   900.48 If the Indian tribe or tribal organization does not propose different standards, what basic standards shall the Indian tribe or tribal organization follow
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.22.15SECTION 900.49
   900.49 What procurement standards apply to subcontracts
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.22.16SECTION 900.50
   900.50 What Federal laws, regulations, and Executive Orders apply to subcontractors
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.23SUBJGRP 23
   Property Management System Standards
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.23.17SECTION 900.51
   900.51 What is an Indian tribe or tribal organization's property management system expected to do
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.23.18SECTION 900.52
   900.52 What type of property is the property management system required to track
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.23.19SECTION 900.53
   900.53 What kind of records shall the property management system maintain
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.23.20SECTION 900.54
   900.54 Should the property management system prescribe internal controls
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.23.21SECTION 900.55
   900.55 What are the standards for inventories
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.23.22SECTION 900.56
   900.56 What maintenance is required for property
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.23.23SECTION 900.57
   900.57 What if the Indian tribe or tribal organization chooses not to take title to property furnished or acquired under the contract
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.23.24SECTION 900.58
   900.58 Do the same accountability and control procedures described above apply to Federal property
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.23.25SECTION 900.59
   900.59 How are the inventory requirements for Federal property different than for tribal property
25:2.0.4.10.1.6.23.26SECTION 900.60
   900.60 How does an Indian tribe or tribal organization dispose of Federal personal property
25:2.0.4.10.1.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Programmatic Reports and Data Requirements
25:2.0.4.10.1.7.24.1SECTION 900.65
   900.65 What programmatic reports and data shall the Indian tribe or tribal organization provide
25:2.0.4.10.1.7.24.2SECTION 900.66
   900.66 What happens if the Indian tribe or tribal organization and the Secretary cannot come to an agreement concerning the type and/or frequency of program narrative and/or program data report(s)
25:2.0.4.10.1.7.24.3SECTION 900.67
   900.67 Will there be a uniform data set for all IHS programs
25:2.0.4.10.1.7.24.4SECTION 900.68
   900.68 Will this uniform data set be required of all Indian tribe or tribal organizations contracting with the IHS under the Act
25:2.0.4.10.1.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Lease of Tribally-Owned Buildings by the Secretary
25:2.0.4.10.1.8.24.1SECTION 900.69
   900.69 What is the purpose of this subpart
25:2.0.4.10.1.8.24.2SECTION 900.70
   900.70 What elements are included in the compensation for a lease entered into between the Secretary and an Indian tribe or tribal organization for a building owned or leased by the Indian tribe or tribal organization that is used for administration or delivery of services under the Act
25:2.0.4.10.1.8.24.3SECTION 900.71
   900.71 What type of reserve fund is anticipated for funds deposited into a reserve for replacement of facilities as specified in § 900.70(c)
25:2.0.4.10.1.8.24.4SECTION 900.72
   900.72 Who is the guardian of the fund and may the funds be invested
25:2.0.4.10.1.8.24.5SECTION 900.73
   900.73 Is a lease with the Secretary the only method available to recover the types of cost described in § 900.70
25:2.0.4.10.1.8.24.6SECTION 900.74
   900.74 How may an Indian tribe or tribal organization propose a lease to be compensated for the use of facilities
25:2.0.4.10.1.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Property Donation Procedures
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.24SUBJGRP 24
   General
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.24.1SECTION 900.85
   900.85 What is the purpose of this subpart
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.24.2SECTION 900.86
   900.86 How will the Secretary exercise discretion to acquire and donate BIA or IHS excess property and excess and surplus Federal property to an Indian tribe or tribal organization
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.25SUBJGRP 25
   Government-Furnished Property
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.25.3SECTION 900.87
   900.87 How does an Indian tribe or tribal organization obtain title to property furnished by the Federal government for use in the performance of a contract or grant agreement pursuant to section 105(f)(2)(A) of the Act
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.25.4SECTION 900.88
   900.88 What should the Indian tribe or tribal organization do if it wants to obtain title to government-furnished real property that includes land not already held in trust
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.25.5SECTION 900.89
   900.89 When may the Secretary elect to reacquire government-furnished property whose title has been transferred to an Indian tribe or tribal organization
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.25.6SECTION 900.90
   900.90 Does government-furnished real property to which an Indian tribe or tribal organization has taken title continue to be eligible for facilities operation and maintenance funding from the Secretary
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.26SUBJGRP 26
   Contractor-Purchased Property
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.26.7SECTION 900.91
   900.91 Who takes title to property purchased with funds under a self-determination contract or grant agreement pursuant to section 105(f)(2)(A) of the Act
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.26.8SECTION 900.92
   900.92 What should the Indian tribe or tribal organization do if it wants contractor-purchased real property to be taken into trust
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.26.9SECTION 900.93
   900.93 When may the Secretary elect to acquire title to contractor-purchased property
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.26.10SECTION 900.94
   900.94 Is contractor-purchased real property to which an Indian tribe or tribal organization holds title eligible for facilities operation and maintenance funding from the Secretary
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.27SUBJGRP 27
   BIA and IHS Excess Property
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.27.11SECTION 900.95
   900.95 What is BIA or IHS excess property
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.27.12SECTION 900.96
   900.96 How can Indian tribes or tribal organizations learn about BIA and IHS excess property
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.27.13SECTION 900.97
   900.97 How can an Indian tribe or tribal organization acquire excess BIA or IHS property
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.27.14SECTION 900.98
   900.98 Who takes title to excess BIA or IHS property donated to an Indian tribe or tribal organization
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.27.15SECTION 900.99
   900.99 Who takes title to any land that is part of excess BIA or IHS real property donated to an Indian tribe or tribal organization
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.27.16SECTION 900.100
   900.100 May the Secretary elect to reacquire excess BIA or IHS property whose title has been transferred to an Indian tribe or tribal organization
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.27.17SECTION 900.101
   900.101 Is excess BIA or IHS real property to which an Indian tribe or tribal organization has taken title eligible for facilities operation and maintenance funding from the Secretary
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.28SUBJGRP 28
   Excess or Surplus Government Property of Other Agencies
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.28.18SECTION 900.102
   900.102 What is excess or surplus government property of other agencies
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.28.19SECTION 900.103
   900.103 How can Indian tribes or tribal organizations learn about property that has been designated as excess or surplus government property
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.28.20SECTION 900.104
   900.104 How may an Indian tribe or tribal organization receive excess or surplus government property of other agencies
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.28.21SECTION 900.105
   900.105 Who takes title to excess or surplus Federal property donated to an Indian tribe or tribal organization
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.28.22SECTION 900.106
   900.106 If a contract or grant agreement or portion thereof is retroceded, reassumed, terminated, or expires, may the Secretary reacquire title to excess or surplus Federal property of other agencies that was donated to an Indian tribe or tribal organization
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.29SUBJGRP 29
   Property Eligible for Replacement Funding
25:2.0.4.10.1.9.29.23SECTION 900.107
   900.107 What property to which an Indian tribe or tribal organization obtains title under this subpart is eligible for replacement funding
25:2.0.4.10.1.10SUBPART J
Subpart J - Construction
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.1SECTION 900.110
   900.110 What does this subpart cover
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.2SECTION 900.111
   900.111 What activities of construction programs are contractible
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.3SECTION 900.112
   900.112 What are construction phases
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.4SECTION 900.113
   900.113 Definitions.
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.5SECTION 900.114
   900.114 Why is there a separate subpart in these regulations for construction contracts and grants
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.6SECTION 900.115
   900.115 How do self-determination construction contracts relate to ordinary Federal procurement contracts
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.7SECTION 900.116
   900.116 Are negotiated fixed-price contracts treated the same as cost-reimbursable contracts
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.8SECTION 900.117
   900.117 Do these “construction contract” regulations apply to planning services
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.9SECTION 900.118
   900.118 Do these “construction contract” regulations apply to construction management services
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.10SECTION 900.119
   900.119 To what extent shall the Secretary consult with affected Indian tribes before spending funds for any construction project
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.11SECTION 900.120
   900.120 How does an Indian tribe or tribal organization find out about a construction project
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.12SECTION 900.121
   900.121 What happens during the preplanning phase and can an Indian tribe or tribal organization perform any of the activities involved in this process
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.13SECTION 900.122
   900.122 What does an Indian tribe or tribal organization do if it wants to secure a construction contract
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.14SECTION 900.123
   900.123 What happens if the Indian tribe or tribal organization and the Secretary cannot develop a mutually agreeable contract proposal
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.15SECTION 900.124
   900.124 May the Indian tribe or tribal organization elect to use a grant in lieu of a contract
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.16SECTION 900.125
   900.125 What shall a construction contract proposal contain
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.17SECTION 900.126
   900.126 Shall a construction contract proposal incorporate provisions of Federal construction guidelines and manuals
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.18SECTION 900.127
   900.127 What can be included in the Indian tribe or tribal organization's contract budget
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.19SECTION 900.128
   900.128 What funding shall the Secretary provide in a construction contract
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.20SECTION 900.129
   900.129 How do the Secretary and Indian tribe or tribal organization arrive at an overall fair and reasonable price for the performance of a construction contract
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.21SECTION 900.130
   900.130 What role does the Indian tribe or tribal organization play during the performance of a self-determination construction contract
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.22SECTION 900.131
   900.131 What role does the Secretary play during the performance of a self-determination construction contract
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.23SECTION 900.132
   900.132 Once a contract and/or grant is awarded, how will the Indian tribe or tribal organization receive payments
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.24SECTION 900.133
   900.133 Does the declination process or the Contract Dispute Act apply to construction contract amendments proposed either by an Indian tribe or tribal organization or the Secretary
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.25SECTION 900.134
   900.134 At the end of a self-determination construction contract, what happens to savings on a cost-reimbursement contract
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.26SECTION 900.135
   900.135 May the time frames for action set out in this subpart be reduced
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.27SECTION 900.136
   900.136 Do tribal employment rights ordinances apply to construction contracts and subcontracts
25:2.0.4.10.1.10.30.28SECTION 900.137
   900.137 Do all provisions of the other subparts apply to contracts awarded under this subpart
25:2.0.4.10.1.11SUBPART K
Subpart K - Waiver Procedures
25:2.0.4.10.1.11.30.1SECTION 900.140
   900.140 Can any provision of the regulations under this part be waived
25:2.0.4.10.1.11.30.2SECTION 900.141
   900.141 How does an Indian tribe or tribal organization get a waiver
25:2.0.4.10.1.11.30.3SECTION 900.142
   900.142 Does an Indian tribe or tribal organization's waiver request have to be included in an initial contract proposal
25:2.0.4.10.1.11.30.4SECTION 900.143
   900.143 How is a waiver request processed
25:2.0.4.10.1.11.30.5SECTION 900.144
   900.144 What happens if the Secretary makes no decision within the 90-day period
25:2.0.4.10.1.11.30.6SECTION 900.145
   900.145 On what basis may the Secretary deny a waiver request
25:2.0.4.10.1.11.30.7SECTION 900.146
   900.146 Is technical assistance available for waiver requests
25:2.0.4.10.1.11.30.8SECTION 900.147
   900.147 What appeal rights are available
25:2.0.4.10.1.11.30.9SECTION 900.148
   900.148 How can an Indian tribe or tribal organization secure a determination that a law or regulation has been superseded by the Indian Self-Determination Act, as specified in section 107(b) of the Act
25:2.0.4.10.1.12SUBPART L
Subpart L - Appeals
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.30SUBJGRP 30
   Appeals Other Than Emergency Reassumption and Suspension, Withholding or Delay in Payment
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.30.1SECTION 900.150
   900.150 What decisions can an Indian tribe or tribal organization appeal under this subpart
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.30.2SECTION 900.151
   900.151 Are there any appeals this subpart does not cover
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.30.3SECTION 900.152
   900.152 How does an Indian tribe or tribal organization know where and when to file its appeal from decisions made by agencies of DOI or DHHS
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.30.4SECTION 900.153
   900.153 Does an Indian tribe or tribal organization have any options besides an appeal
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.30.5SECTION 900.154
   900.154 How does an Indian tribe or tribal organization request an informal conference
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.30.6SECTION 900.155
   900.155 How is an informal conference held
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.30.7SECTION 900.156
   900.156 What happens after the informal conference
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.30.8SECTION 900.157
   900.157 Is the recommended decision always final
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.30.9SECTION 900.158
   900.158 How does an Indian tribe or tribal organization appeal the initial decision, if it does not request an informal conference or if it does not agree with the recommended decision resulting from the informal conference
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.30.10SECTION 900.159
   900.159 May an Indian tribe or tribal organization get an extension of time to file a notice of appeal
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.30.11SECTION 900.160
   900.160 What happens after an Indian tribe or tribal organization files an appeal
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.30.12SECTION 900.161
   900.161 How is a hearing arranged
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.30.13SECTION 900.162
   900.162 What happens when a hearing is necessary
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.30.14SECTION 900.163
   900.163 What is the Secretary's burden of proof for appeals from decisions under § 900.150(a) through § 900.150(g)
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.30.15SECTION 900.164
   900.164 What rights do Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and the government have during the appeal process
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.30.16SECTION 900.165
   900.165 What happens after the hearing
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.30.17SECTION 900.166
   900.166 Is the recommended decision always final
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.30.18SECTION 900.167
   900.167 If an Indian tribe or tribal organization objects to the recommended decision, what will the Secretary of Health and Human Services or the IBIA do
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.30.19SECTION 900.168
   900.168 Will an appeal hurt the Indian tribe or tribal organization's position in other contract negotiations
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.30.20SECTION 900.169
   900.169 Will the decisions on appeals be available for the public to review
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.31SUBJGRP 31
   Appeals of Emergency Reassumption of Self-Determination Contracts or Suspensions, Withholding or Delay of Payments Under a Self-Determination Contract
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.31.21SECTION 900.170
   900.170 What happens in the case of emergency reassumption or suspension or withholding or delay of payments
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.31.22SECTION 900.171
   900.171 Will there be a hearing
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.31.23SECTION 900.172
   900.172 What happens after the hearing
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.31.24SECTION 900.173
   900.173 Is the recommended decision always final
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.31.25SECTION 900.174
   900.174 If an Indian tribe or tribal organization objects to the recommended decision, what will the Secretary of Health and Human Services or the IBIA do
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.31.26SECTION 900.175
   900.175 Will an appeal hurt an Indian tribe or tribal organization's position in other contract negotiations
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.31.27SECTION 900.176
   900.176 Will the decisions on appeals be available for the public to review
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.32SUBJGRP 32
   Applicability of the Equal Access to Justice Act
25:2.0.4.10.1.12.32.28SECTION 900.177
   900.177 Does the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) apply to appeals under this subpart
25:2.0.4.10.1.13SUBPART M
Subpart M - Federal Tort Claims Act Coverage General Provisions
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.33SUBJGRP 33
   Medical-Related Claims
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.33.1SECTION 900.180
   900.180 What does this subpart cover
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.33.2SECTION 900.181
   900.181 What definitions apply to this subpart
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.33.3SECTION 900.182
   900.182 What other statutes and regulations apply to FTCA coverage
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.33.4SECTION 900.183
   900.183 Do Indian tribes and tribal organizations need to be aware of areas which FTCA does not cover
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.33.5SECTION 900.184
   900.184 Is there a deadline for filing FTCA claims
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.33.6SECTION 900.185
   900.185 How long does the Federal government have to process an FTCA claim after the claim is received by the Federal agency, before a lawsuit may be filed
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.33.7SECTION 900.186
   900.186 Is it necessary for a self-determination contract to include any clauses about Federal Tort Claims Act coverage
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.33.8SECTION 900.187
   900.187 Does FTCA apply to a self-determination contract if FTCA is not referenced in the contract
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.33.9SECTION 900.188
   900.188 To what extent shall the contractor cooperate with the Federal government in connection with tort claims arising out of the contractor's performance
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.33.10SECTION 900.189
   900.189 Does this coverage extend to subcontractors of self-determination contracts
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.33.11SECTION 900.190
   900.190 Is FTCA the exclusive remedy for a tort claim for personal injury or death resulting from the performance of a self-determination contract
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.33.12SECTION 900.191
   900.191 Are employees of self-determination contractors providing health services under the self-determination contract protected by FTCA
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.33.13SECTION 900.192
   900.192 What employees are covered by FTCA for medical-related claims
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.33.14SECTION 900.193
   900.193 Does FTCA coverage extend to individuals who provide health care services under a personal services contract providing services in a facility that is owned, operated, or constructed under the jurisdiction of the IHS
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.33.15SECTION 900.194
   900.194 Does FTCA coverage extend to services provided under a staff privileges agreement with a non-IHS facility where the agreement requires a health care practitioner to provide reciprocal services to the general population
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.33.16SECTION 900.195
   900.195 Does FTCA coverage extend to the contractor's health care practitioners providing services to private patients on a fee-for-services basis when such personnel (not the self-determination contractor) receive the fee
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.33.17SECTION 900.196
   900.196 Do covered services include the conduct of clinical studies and investigations and the provision of emergency services, including the operation of emergency motor vehicles
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.33.18SECTION 900.197
   900.197 Does FTCA cover employees of the contractor who are paid by the contractor from funds other than those provided through the self-determination contract
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.33.19SECTION 900.198
   900.198 Are Federal employees assigned to a self-determination contractor under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act or detailed under section 214 of the Public Health Service Act covered to the same extent that they would be if working directly for a Federal agency
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.33.20SECTION 900.199
   900.199 Does FTCA coverage extend to health care practitioners to whom staff privileges have been extended in contractor health care facilities operated under a self-determination contract on the condition that such practitioner provide health services to IHS beneficiaries covered by FTCA
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.33.21SECTION 900.200
   900.200 May persons who are not Indians or Alaska Natives assert claims under FTCA
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.34SUBJGRP 34
   Procedure for Filing Medical-Related Claims
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.34.22SECTION 900.201
   900.201 How should claims arising out of the performance of medical-related functions be filed
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.34.23SECTION 900.202
   900.202 What should a self-determination contractor or a contractor's employee do on receiving such a claim
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.34.24SECTION 900.203
   900.203 If the contractor or contractor's employee receives a summons and/or a complaint alleging a tort covered by FTCA, what should the contractor do
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.35SUBJGRP 35
   Non-Medical Related Claims
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.35.25SECTION 900.204
   900.204 Is FTCA the exclusive remedy for a non-medical related tort claim arising out of the performance of a self-determination contract
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.35.26SECTION 900.205
   900.205 To what non-medical-related claims against self-determination contractors does FTCA apply
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.35.27SECTION 900.206
   900.206 What employees are covered by FTCA for non-medical-related claims
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.35.28SECTION 900.207
   900.207 How are non-medical related tort claims and lawsuits filed for IHS
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.35.29SECTION 900.208
   900.208 How are non-medical related tort claims and lawsuits filed for DOI
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.35.30SECTION 900.209
   900.209 What should a self-determination contractor or contractor's employee do on receiving a non-medical related tort claim
25:2.0.4.10.1.13.35.31SECTION 900.210
   900.210 If the contractor or contractor's employee receives a summons and/or complaint alleging a non-medical related tort covered by FTCA, what should an Indian tribe or tribal organization do
25:2.0.4.10.1.14SUBPART N
Subpart N - Post-Award Contract Disputes
25:2.0.4.10.1.14.36.1SECTION 900.215
   900.215 What does this subpart cover
25:2.0.4.10.1.14.36.2SECTION 900.216
   900.216 What other statutes and regulations apply to contract disputes
25:2.0.4.10.1.14.36.3SECTION 900.217
   900.217 Is filing a claim under the CDA our only option for resolving post-award contract disputes
25:2.0.4.10.1.14.36.4SECTION 900.218
   900.218 What is a claim under the CDA
25:2.0.4.10.1.14.36.5SECTION 900.219
   900.219 How does an Indian tribe, tribal organization, or Federal agency submit a claim
25:2.0.4.10.1.14.36.6SECTION 900.220
   900.220 Does it make a difference whether the claim is large or small
25:2.0.4.10.1.14.36.7SECTION 900.221
   900.221 What happens next
25:2.0.4.10.1.14.36.8SECTION 900.222
   900.222 What goes into a decision
25:2.0.4.10.1.14.36.9SECTION 900.223
   900.223 When does an Indian tribe or tribal organization get the decision
25:2.0.4.10.1.14.36.10SECTION 900.224
   900.224 What happens if the decision does not come within that time
25:2.0.4.10.1.14.36.11SECTION 900.225
   900.225 Does an Indian tribe or tribal organization get paid immediately if the awarding official decides in its favor
25:2.0.4.10.1.14.36.12SECTION 900.226
   900.226 What rules govern appeals of cost disallowances
25:2.0.4.10.1.14.36.13SECTION 900.227
   900.227 Can the awarding official change the decision after it has been made
25:2.0.4.10.1.14.36.14SECTION 900.228
   900.228 Is an Indian tribe or tribal organization entitled to interest if it wins its claim
25:2.0.4.10.1.14.36.15SECTION 900.229
   900.229 What role will the awarding official play during an appeal
25:2.0.4.10.1.14.36.16SECTION 900.230
   900.230 What is the effect of a pending appeal
25:2.0.4.10.1.15SUBPART O
Subpart O - Conflicts of Interest
25:2.0.4.10.1.15.36.1SECTION 900.231
   900.231 What is an organizational conflict of interest
25:2.0.4.10.1.15.36.2SECTION 900.232
   900.232 What must an Indian tribe or tribal organization do if an organizational conflict of interest arises under a contract
25:2.0.4.10.1.15.36.3SECTION 900.233
   900.233 When must an Indian tribe or tribal organization regulate its employees or subcontractors to avoid a personal conflict of interest
25:2.0.4.10.1.15.36.4SECTION 900.234
   900.234 What types of personal conflicts of interest involving tribal officers, employees or subcontractors would have to be regulated by an Indian tribe
25:2.0.4.10.1.15.36.5SECTION 900.235
   900.235 What personal conflicts of interest must the standards of conduct regulate
25:2.0.4.10.1.15.36.6SECTION 900.236
   900.236 May an Indian tribe elect to negotiate contract provisions on conflict of interest to take the place of this regulation
25:2.0.4.10.1.16SUBPART P
Subpart P - Retrocession and Reassumption Procedures
25:2.0.4.10.1.16.36.1SECTION 900.240
   900.240 What does retrocession mean
25:2.0.4.10.1.16.36.2SECTION 900.241
   900.241 Who may retrocede a contract, in whole or in part
25:2.0.4.10.1.16.36.3SECTION 900.242
   900.242 What is the effective date of retrocession
25:2.0.4.10.1.16.36.4SECTION 900.243
   900.243 What effect will an Indian tribe or tribal organization's retrocession have on its rights to contract
25:2.0.4.10.1.16.36.5SECTION 900.244
   900.244 Will an Indian tribe or tribal organization's retrocession adversely affect funding available for the retroceded program
25:2.0.4.10.1.16.36.6SECTION 900.245
   900.245 What obligation does the Indian tribe or tribal organization have with respect to returning property that was used in the operation of the retroceded program
25:2.0.4.10.1.16.36.7SECTION 900.246
   900.246 What does reassumption mean
25:2.0.4.10.1.16.36.8SECTION 900.247
   900.247 Under what circumstances is a reassumption considered an emergency instead of non-emergency reassumption
25:2.0.4.10.1.16.36.9SECTION 900.248
   900.248 In a non-emergency reassumption, what is the Secretary required to do
25:2.0.4.10.1.16.36.10SECTION 900.249
   900.249 What happens if the contractor fails to take corrective action to remedy the contract deficiencies identified in the notice
25:2.0.4.10.1.16.36.11SECTION 900.250
   900.250 What shall the second written notice include
25:2.0.4.10.1.16.36.12SECTION 900.251
   900.251 What is the earliest date on which the contract will be rescinded in a non-emergency reassumption
25:2.0.4.10.1.16.36.13SECTION 900.252
   900.252 In an emergency reassumption, what is the Secretary required to do
25:2.0.4.10.1.16.36.14SECTION 900.253
   900.253 What shall the written notice include
25:2.0.4.10.1.16.36.15SECTION 900.254
   900.254 May the contractor be reimbursed for actual and reasonable “wind up costs” incurred after the effective date of rescission
25:2.0.4.10.1.16.36.16SECTION 900.255
   900.255 What obligation does the Indian tribe or tribal organization have with respect to returning property that was used in the operation of the rescinded contract
25:2.0.4.10.1.16.36.17SECTION 900.256
   900.256 Will a reassumption adversely affect funding available for the reassumed program