FAR 47.305-12 Delivery of Government-furnished property.

In plain English

This section tells contracting officers how to handle solicitations and contracts when the Government furnishes property to a contractor. It requires clear descriptions of the property and its location when transportation costs affect offer evaluation, and it requires a specific clause when the Government arranges and pays for transportation. It also requires explosive and dangerous materials to be described using freight classification and hazardous material rules.

Applies to: Contracting officers issuing solicitations or contracts that involve Government-furnished property

What it requires

• Include a clear description of the property, its location, and other information needed for cost estimates in the solicitation when transportation costs are an evaluation factor
• Insert the clause at 52.247-55 in solicitations and contracts when Government property will be furnished and the Government is responsible for transportation arrangements and costs
• Describe explosive and dangerous material according to the regular freight classification and the hazardous material description and hazard class in 49 CFR 172.101

Key terms: Government-furnished property · solicitation · 52.247-55 · freight classification · hazard class

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