FAR 52.247-61 F.o.b. Origin—Minimum Size of Shipments.

In plain English

This clause requires the Contractor to ship in carload or truckload lots when the quantity for a single destination in a delivery period is enough to make up such a load, unless the Contracting Officer permits or directs otherwise in writing. It also makes the Contractor liable for any increased Government costs caused by not following these requirements, except for supplies that are outsized or cannot be loaded at the highest minimum weight bracket.

Applies to: Contractors shipping goods under solicitations and contracts where volume rates may apply

What it requires

• Ship in carload and truckload lots when the quantity to any one destination in any delivery period is sufficient to constitute a carload or truckload shipment
• Use the highest applicable minimum weight that results in the lowest freight rate (or per car charge) on file or published in common carrier tariffs or tenders as of the date of shipment
• If the total weight of a scheduled quantity to a destination is less than the highest carload/truckload minimum weight, ship that scheduled quantity in one shipment
• Be liable to the Government for any increased costs resulting from failure to comply with these requirements

Key terms: carload · truckload · minimum weight · freight rate · common carrier tariffs or tenders

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