48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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2 sections with “basic commodity rates”

  • DFARS 252.247-7000 Hardship conditions.
    …articular cargo, that will work a hardship on the Contractor if loaded or unloaded at the basic commodity rates, the Contractor shall— (1) Notify the Contracting Officer before performing the work, if feasible, but no later than the vessel…
  • FAR 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels.
    …(a)(2), substitute the following paragraphs (a) and (b) for paragraphs (a) and (b) of the basic clause: (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (e) of this clause, the Contractor shall use privately owned U.S.-flag commercial vessels,…

FAR (chapter 1)

DFARS (chapter 2, Defense)

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