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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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41 sections with “Ocean transportation”: the first 40

  • DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea.
    …ed in this clause— Foreign-flag vessel means any vessel that is not a U.S.-flag vessel. Ocean transportation means any water-borne transportation aboard a ship, vessel, boat, barge, ferry, or the like outside the internal waters of the Un…
  • FAR 47.303-9 F.o.b. vessel, port of shipment.
    …shipment means free of expense to the Government loaded, stowed, and trimmed on board the ocean vessel at the specified port of shipment. (b) Contractor responsibilities. The contractor shall— (1)(i) Pack and mark the shipment to comply w…
  • FAR 52.247-37 F.o.b. Vessel, Port of Shipment.
    … clause, means free of expense to the Government loaded, stowed, and trimmed on board the ocean vessel at the specified port of shipment. (b) The Contractor shall— (1)(i) Pack and mark the shipment to comply with contract specifications; …
  • FAR 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels.
    …t of the gross tonnage of equipment, materials, or commodities that may be transported in ocean vessels (computed separately for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo liners, and tankers). Such transportation shall be accomplished when any equipment…
  • FAR 47.303-8 F.a.s. vessel, port of shipment.
    … vessel, port of shipment means free of expense to the Government delivered alongside the ocean vessel and within reach of its loading tackle at the specified port of shipment. (b) Contractor responsibilities. The contractor shall— (1)(i)…
  • FAR 47.303-13 C.& f. destination.
    …ost & freight) destination means free of expense to the Government delivered on board the ocean vessel to the specified point of destination, with the cost of transportation paid by the contractor. (b) Contractor responsibilities. The cont…
  • FAR 52.247-36 F.a.s. Vessel, Port of Shipment.
    …, as used in this clause, means free of expense to the Government delivered alongside the ocean vessel and within reach of its loading tackle at the specified port of shipment. (b) The Contractor shall— (1)(i) Pack and mark the shipment t…
  • FAR 52.247-41 C.& f. Destination.
    …n, as used in this clause, means free of expense to the Government delivered on board the ocean vessel to the specified point of destination, with the cost of transportation paid by the Contractor. (b) The Contractor shall— (1)(i) Pack an…
  • FAR 52.247-42 C.i.f. Destination.
    …n, as used in this clause, means free of expense to the Government delivered on board the ocean vessel to the specified point of destination, with the cost of transportation and marine insurance paid by the Contractor. (b) The Contractor s…
  • FAR 52.247-51 Evaluation of Export Offers.
    …t the following provision: Evaluation of Export Offers (JAN 2001) (a) Port handling and ocean charges—other than DOD water terminals. Port handling and ocean charges in tariffs on file with the Bureau of Domestic Regulation, Federal Marit…
  • FAR 46.314 Transportation contracts.
    … of transportation services by domestic or international air carriers or by international ocean carriers, or to freight services provided under bills of lading or to those negotiated for reduced rates under 49 U.S.C. 10721 or 13712. (See pa…
  • FAR 47.205 Availability of term contracts and basic ordering agreements for transportation or for transportation-related services.
    …instance, GSA awards term contracts for services such as local drayage, office moves, and ocean-freight forwarding (see 47.105 for assistance). (b) Agencies may obtain transportation or transportation-related services for which the cost do…
  • FAR 47.304-3 Shipments from CONUS for overseas delivery.
    …nt within CONUS, but also flexibility for selection of (1) the port of export and (2) the ocean transportation providing the lowest overall cost to the Government. (b)(1) Unless there are valid reasons to the contrary (see 47.304-5), acqui…
  • FAR 47.305-6 Shipments to ports and air terminals.
    …ne, the port of delivery of supplies originating outside the United States and shipped by ocean vessel shall be based on the availability of United States-flag vessels between the ports involved, unless the acquiring activity has given othe…
  • FAR 47.502 Policy.
    … U.S.C. 2631), which requires the Department of Defense to use only U.S.-flag vessels for ocean transportation of supplies for the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps unless those vessels are not available at fair and reasonable rates. …
  • FAR 47.504 Exceptions.
    …following: (a) Shipments aboard vessels as required or authorized by law or treaty. (b) Ocean transportation between foreign countries of supplies purchased with foreign currencies made available, or derived from funds that are made avail…
  • FAR 47.506 Procedures.
    …ructions and delivery terms for inclusion in solicitations and contracts that may involve ocean transportation of supplies subject to the requirements of the Cargo Preference Act of 1954 (see 47.502(a)(3)). (b) When the contractor notifies…
  • FAR 47.507 Contract clauses.
    …ately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels, in solicitations and contracts that may involve ocean transportation of supplies subject to the Cargo Preference Act of 1954. (For application of the Cargo Preference Act of 1954, see 47.502(a)(3), …
  • FAR 52.246-14 Inspection of Transportation.
    … of transportation services by domestic or international air carriers or by international ocean carriers, or to freight services provided under bills of lading or to those negotiated for reduced rates under 49 U.S.C. 10721 or 13712. (See pa…
  • DFARS 247.573 General.
    …1) Contracting officers shall follow the procedures at PGI 247.573(b)(1) when purchase of ocean transportation services is incidental to a contract for supplies, services, or construction. (2) Contracting officers shall follow the procedur…
  • FAR 18.203 Emergency declaration or major disaster declaration.
    … of local area set-asides or an evaluation preference. (See 6.208 and Subpart 26.2.) (b) Ocean transportation by U.S. flag vessels. The provisions of the Cargo Preference Act of 1954 may be waived in emergency situations. (See 47.502(c).)
  • FAR 47.101 Policies.
    …tutes as prescribed in subparts 47.4, Air Transportation by U.S.-Flag Carriers, and 47.5, Ocean Transportation by U.S.-Flag Vessels. (h) When a contract specifies delivery of supplies f.o.b. origin with transportation costs to be paid by t…
  • FAR 47.303-10 F.o.b. inland carrier, point of exportation.
    …tract specifications; or (ii) In the absence of specifications, prepare the shipment for ocean transportation in conformance with carrier requirements to protect the goods and to ensure assessment of the lowest applicable transportation ch…
  • FAR 47.303-11 F.o.b. inland point, country of importation.
    …tract specifications; or (ii) In the absence of specifications, prepare the shipment for ocean transportation in conformance with carrier requirements to protect the goods; (2)(i) Deliver, in or on the inland carrier's conveyance, the shi…
  • FAR 47.303-12 Ex dock, pier, or warehouse, port of importation.
    …tract specifications; or (ii) In the absence of specifications, prepare the shipment for ocean transportation in conformance with carrier requirements to protect the goods; (2)(i) Deliver shipment in good order and condition; and (ii) Pa…
  • FAR 52.247-38 F.o.b. Inland Carrier, Point of Exportation.
    …tract specifications; or (ii) In the absence of specifications, prepare the shipment for ocean transportation in conformance with carrier requirements to protect the goods and to ensure assessment of the lowest applicable transportation ch…
  • FAR 52.247-39 F.o.b. Inland Point, Country of Importation.
    …tract specifications; or (ii) In the absence of specifications, prepare the shipment for ocean transportation in conformance with carrier requirements to protect the goods; (2)(i) Deliver, in or on the inland carrier's conveyance, the shi…
  • FAR 52.247-40 Ex Dock, Pier, or Warehouse, Port of Importation.
    …tract specifications; or (ii) In the absence of specifications, prepare the shipment for ocean transportation in conformance with carrier requirements to protect the goods; (2)(i) Deliver shipment in good order and condition; and (ii) Pa…
  • DFARS 212.602 Streamlined evaluation of offers.
    … offers in accordance with the criterion at 247.301-71. (iii) For the direct purchase of ocean transportation services, also evaluate offers in accordance with the criteria at 247.573-2(c).
  • DFARS 215.304 Evaluation factors and significant subfactors.
    …c) for additional evaluation factors required in solicitations for the direct purchase of ocean transportation services. (iv) In accordance with section 812 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011, consider the manuf…
  • DFARS 247.570 Scope.
    …itary Cargo Preference Act of 1904 (“the 1904 Act”), 10 U.S.C. 2631, which applies to the ocean transportation of cargo owned by, destined for use by, or otherwise transported by DoD; (2) Section 1017 of the National Defense Authorization …
  • DFARS 247.571 Definitions.
    ….S.C. chapter 551. Foreign-flag vessel means any vessel that is not a U.S.-flag vessel. Ocean transportation means any water-borne transportation aboard a ship, vessel, boat, barge, ferry, or the like outside the internal waters of the Un…
  • DFARS 247.574 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
    …ition of commercial products and commercial services, except those for direct purchase of ocean transportation services. (1) Use the basic clause unless any of the supplies to be transported are commercial products and commercial services …
  • FAR 47.200 Scope of subpart.
    …related services including but not limited to stevedoring, storage, packing, marking, and ocean freight forwarding. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) below, this subpart does not apply to— (1) The acquisition of freight transportati…
  • FAR 22.1003-4 Administrative limitations, variations, tolerances, and exemptions.
    … common carriers for the carriage of mail by rail, air (except air star routes), bus, and ocean vessel, where such carriage is performed on regularly scheduled runs of the trains, airplanes, buses, and vessels over regularly established rou…
  • FAR 40.202-4 Exemptions.
    …ment is necessary for the sole purpose of conducting safety investigations. (d) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) exemption. The Administrator of NOAA, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, is exempt…
  • FAR 47.303-14 C.i.f. destination.
    …ance, freight) destination means free of expense to the Government delivered on board the ocean vessel to the specified point of destination, with the cost of transportation and marine insurance paid by the contractor. (b) Contractor respo…
  • FAR 47.500 Scope of subpart.
    … procedures for giving preference to U.S.-flag vessels when transportation of supplies by ocean vessel is required. This subpart does not apply to the Department of Defense (DoD). Policy and procedures applicable to DoD appear in DFARS subp…
  • FAR 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services).
    …-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305) (Applies to supplies transported by ocean vessels (except for the types of subcontracts listed at 47.504(d).) (xxiv) 52.247-69, Reporting Requirement for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Regardin…
  • FAR 52.247-47 Evaluation—F.o.b. Origin.
    …thods other than land transportation in evaluating offers; e.g., air, pipeline, barge, or ocean tanker, modify the provision accordingly. Evaluation—F.o.b. Origin (JUN 2003) (a) The Government normally uses land methods of transportation …

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Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.