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FAR 47.305-10 Packing, marking, and consignment instructions.

The codified text (eCFR, as of 2026-10-02). Under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul ↗, agencies follow class deviations with new text for many parts while the formal rules go through the Federal Register: check the solicitation and your contract's clauses, which rule.

In plain English

This section requires acquisition documents to include packing and marking requirements that prevent supply deterioration and shipping, handling, and storage damage. Contracts must also include complete consignment and marking instructions at award so supplies reach the right destinations without delay. If information is missing, the contracting officer issues amended delivery instructions under the Changes clause once known.

Applies to: Acquisition documents and contracts for supplies, including military and civilian agency shipments

What it requires

  • Include packing and marking requirements necessary to prevent deterioration and damage from shipping, handling, and storage
  • Include complete consignment and marking instructions at contract award
  • Issue amended delivery instructions under the Changes clause if complete consignment information is not initially known
  • Confirm telephonic instructions in writing and confirm electronic instructions if receipt was not confirmed

Key terms: packing · marking · consignment · Changes clause · MIL-STD-129

Written by AI from this section's text. A guide, not legal advice: the text below rules.

The text

(a) Acquisition documents shall include packing and marking requirements necessary to prevent deterioration of supplies and damages due to the hazards of shipping, handling, and storage, and, when appropriate, marking in accordance with the requirements of 49 CFR 172.300.

(b) Contracts shall include complete consignment and marking instructions at the time the contract is awarded to ensure that supplies are delivered to proper destinations without delay. If complete consignment information is not initially known, the contracting officer shall issue amended delivery instructions under the Changes clause of the contract (see 43.205) as soon as the information becomes known.

(c) If necessary to meet required delivery schedules, the contracting officer may issue instructions by telephone or electronic means. The contracting officer shall confirm telephonic instructions in writing, and confirm electronic instructions if the contracting officer did not receive confirmation of receipt.

(d) Marking and consignment instructions for military shipments shall conform to the current issue of MIL-STD-129 (Military Standard Marking for Shipment and Storage) and other applicable DOD regulations. Shipments for civilian agencies shall be marked as specified in Federal Standard 123, Marking for Domestic Shipment (Civil Agencies).

Sections it refers to

← 47.305-9 Commodity description and freight classification. · 47.305-11 Options in shipment and delivery. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 47

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.

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