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25 sections with “U.S.-flag vessel”

  • FAR 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels.
    …prescribed in 47.507(a), insert the following clause: Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (a) Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the Cargo Preference Act of 1954 (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b)…
  • FAR 47.501 Definitions.
    …r, when carried in deep tanks, bulk liquids such as petroleum and vegetable oils. Foreign-flag vessel means any vessel of foreign registry including vessels owned by U.S. citizens but registered in a nation other than the United States. G…
  • FAR 47.502 Policy.
    (a) The policy of the United States regarding the use of U.S.-flag vessels is stated in the following acts: (1) The Cargo Preference Act of 1904 (10 U.S.C. 2631), which requires the Department of Defense to use only U.S.-flag vessels for o…
  • DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea.
    …ion of Supplies by Sea—Basic (OCT 2024) (a) Definitions. As used 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, …
  • FAR 47.305-6 Shipments to ports and air terminals.
    …ted 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 other specific instructions. (See subpart 47.5—Ocean Transportation …
  • DFARS 247.571 Definitions.
    …or noncontiguous trade under 46 U.S.C. 12112 and 50501 and 46 U.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, …
  • DFARS 247.572 Policy.
    …dance with 10 U.S.C. 2631(a), DoD contractors shall transport supplies exclusively on U.S.-flag vessels. In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2631(b), DoD (see 247.573(a)) may waive this requirement when a U.S.-flag vessel— (1) Is not available at…
  • DFARS 247.573 General.
    …se has delegated (see PGI 247.573) the authority to make determinations either that a U.S.-flag vessel is not available at a fair and reasonable rate for commercial vessels of the United States or is otherwise not available to— (1) The Com…
  • DFARS 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities.
    …g. United States means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas. U.S.-flag vessel means a vessel of the United States or belonging to the United States, including any vessel registered or having national status under th…
  • FAR 47.101 Policies.
    …rence Act, and related statutes 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 transporta…
  • FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …AN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)). __ (65)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). __ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64. __ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 20…
  • FAR 52.247-51 Evaluation of Export Offers.
    …upplies concerned, the requisite cargo handling capability, the available sailings on U.S.-flag vessels, and other pertinent transportation factors, it determines that use of the nominated ports is not compatible with the required overseas …
  • FAR 47.500 Scope of subpart.
    This subpart prescribes policy and 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 appl…
  • FAR 47.503 Applicability.
    …) for use of military departments shall be transported exclusively in privately owned U.S.-flag commercial vessels if such vessels are available at rates that are fair and reasonable for U.S.-flag commercial vessels. (c) The 50-percent req…
  • FAR 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services).
    …18-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.). (xxiii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305) (Applies to supplies transported by ocean vessels (except for the types of subcontracts listed a…
  • DFARS 247.570 Scope.
    …g gang members and DoD-exempted individuals (see 252.247-7027(c)) who perform work on U.S.-flag vessels under DoD contracts for transportation services documented under 46 U.S.C. chapter 121; and (4) Section 1024 of the National Defense Au…
  • DFARS 247.574 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
    …ercial services, that are for the charter of, or contract for carriage of cargo by, a U.S.-flag vessel documented 46 U.S.C. chapter 121.
  • FAR 47.506 Procedures.
    …3)). (b) When the contractor notifies the contracting officer that a privately owned U.S.-flag commercial vessel is not available, the contracting officer shall seek assistance from the transportation activity. (c) For purposes of determi…
  • FAR 47.507 Contract clauses.
    (a)(1) Insert the clause at 52.247-64, Preference for Privately 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 applicati…
  • FAR 47.505 Construction contracts.
    … furnishes, or pays for, at least 50 percent of the transportation, in which event foreign-flag vessels may be used for a portion not to exceed 50 percent of the gross tonnage for the project.
  • FAR 50.201 Definitions.
    …e United States, or in the case of a domestic United States air carrier or a United States-flag vessel (or a vessel based principally in the United States on which United States income tax is paid and whose insurance coverage is subject to …
  • FAR 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.). (xxiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631), if flow down is required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.2…
  • FAR 52.250-3 SAFETY Act Block Designation/Certification.
    …e United States, or in the case of a domestic United States air carrier or a United States-flag vessel (or a vessel based principally in the United States on which United States income tax is paid and whose insurance coverage is subject to …
  • FAR 52.250-4 SAFETY Act Pre-qualification Designation Notice.
    …e United States, or in the case of a domestic United States air carrier or a United States-flag vessel (or a vessel based principally in the United States on which United States income tax is paid and whose insurance coverage is subject to …
  • FAR 52.250-5 SAFETY Act—Equitable Adjustment.
    …e United States, or in the case of a domestic United States air carrier or a United States-flag vessel (or a vessel based principally in the United States on which United States income tax is paid and whose insurance coverage is subject to …

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