(a) This subpart sets forth the policies and procedures concerning indemnification of contractors performing contracts covering medical research or development that involve risks of an unusually hazardous nature, as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7317.
(b) The authority to indemnify the contractor under this subpart does not create any rights to third parties that would not otherwise exist by law.
(c) As used in this subpart, the term ``contractor'' includes subcontractors of any tier under a contract containing an indemnification provision under 38 U.S.C. 7317. (38 U.S.C. 7317)