Encl. (3) to COMDTINST 4610.6
(2) Property Not To Be Immediately Repaired. When actual repair is delayed for an
indefinite period, use the estimated repair cost to establish the measure of damage.
(a) Estimated repair costs are subject to adjustment when the actual repair charges
are determined. The transportation officer must obtain and report the actual cost
of repairs to the OFA.
(b) The OFA informs the carrier:
1.
There will be a delay before the property can be repaired.
2.
The estimated cost of repair was computed by technically qualified
personnel.
3.
The government is filing its claim based on the estimate.
4.
The carrier should settle the claim based on the estimate, subject to
adjustment when actual repair is completed.
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