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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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18 sections with “freight classification”

  • FAR 47.305-9 Commodity description and freight classification.
    (a) Generally, the freight rate for supplies is based on the rating applicable to the freight classification description published in the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) (for carriers) and the Uniform Freight Classification (UF…
  • FAR 52.247-53 Freight Classification Description.
    …e supply system, nonstandard, or modifications of previously shipped items, and different freight classifications may apply: Freight Classification Description (APR 1984) Offerors are requested to indicate below the full Uniform Freight C…
  • FAR 52.247-31 F.o.b. Origin, Freight Allowed.
    As prescribed in 47.303-3(c), insert the following clause: F.o.b. Origin, Freight Allowed (FEB 2006) (a) The term f.o.b. origin, freight allowed, as used in this clause, means— (1) Free of expense to the Government delivered— (i) On boa…
  • FAR 52.247-32 F.o.b. Origin, Freight Prepaid.
    As prescribed in 47.303-4(c), insert the following clause: F.o.b. Origin, Freight Prepaid (FEB 2006) (a) The term f.o.b. origin, freight prepaid, as used in this clause, means— (1) Free of expense to the Government delivered— (i) On boa…
  • FAR 52.247-65 F.o.b. Origin, Prepaid Freight—Small Package Shipments.
    As prescribed in 47.303-17(f), insert the following clause: F.o.b. Origin Prepaid Freight—Small Package Shipments (JAN 1991) (a) When authorized by the Contracting Officer, f.o.b. origin freight shipments which do not have a security clas…
  • FAR 47.207-3 Description of shipment, origin, and destination.
    …officer shall include in solicitations full details regarding the location from which the freight is to be shipped. For example, if a single location is shown, furnish the shipper's name, street address, city, State, and ZIP code. If severa…
  • FAR 47.303-1 F.o.b. origin.
    …hipping point is within a port area having water transportation service) or the carrier's freight station; (3) To a U.S. Postal Service facility; or (4) If stated in the solicitation, to any Government-designated point located within the …
  • FAR 52.247-29 F.o.b. Origin.
    …hipping point is within a port area having water transportation service) or the carrier's freight station; (3) To a U.S. Postal Service facility; or (4) If stated in the solicitation, to any Government designated point located within the …
  • FAR 52.247-33 F.o.b. Origin, With Differentials.
    …hipping point is within a port area having water transportation service) or the carrier's freight station; (iii) To a U.S. Postal Service facility; or (iv) If stated in the solicitation, to any Government-designated point located within t…
  • FAR 47.303-6 F.o.b. destination.
    …xcept when the supplies delivered meet the requirements of Item 568 of the National Motor Freight Classification for “heavy or bulky freight.” When supplies meeting the requirements of the referenced Item 568 are delivered, unloading (inclu…
  • FAR 47.303-17 Contractor-prepaid commercial bills of lading, small package shipments.
    …its own shipments so that the Government can take advantage of lower carload or truckload freight costs. The Government shall assume its pro rata share of the combined shipment cost. Agency transportation personnel shall evaluate overall tr…
  • FAR 47.305-1 Solicitation requirements.
    …arton, crate, drum, bundle, skids, and when applicable, package number from the governing freight classification. (d) Number of units packed in one container. (e) Guaranteed maximum shipping weight; cubic measurement; and length, width, a…
  • FAR 52.247-30 F.o.b. Origin, Contractor's Facility.
    …e bill of lading shall show— (i) A description of the shipment in terms of the governing freight classification or tariff (or Government rate tender) under which lowest freight rates are applicable; (ii) The seals affixed to the conveyanc…
  • FAR 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination.
    …xcept when the supplies delivered meet the requirements of Item 568 of the National Motor Freight Classification for “heavy or bulky freight.” When supplies meeting the requirements of the referenced Item 568 are delivered, unloading (inclu…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …tion with a physical point to determine— (1) The responsibility and basis for payment of freight charges; and (2) Unless otherwise agreed, the point where title for goods passes to the buyer or consignee. F.o.b. destination means free on…
  • FAR 47.304-1 General.
    …geous delivery point, such as (1) f.o.b. origin, carrier's equipment, wharf, or specified freight station near contractor's plant; or (2) f.o.b. destination. (c) In determining whether f.o.b. origin or f.o.b. destination is more advantageo…
  • FAR 47.305-12 Delivery of Government-furnished property.
    …ting officer shall describe explosive and dangerous material according to (1) the regular freight classification and (2) the hazardous material description and hazard class as shown in 49 CFR 172.101.
  • FAR 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels.
    …n of commodity. (H) Gross weight in pounds and cubic feet if available. (I) Total ocean freight revenue in U.S. dollars. (d) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts or p…

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