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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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49 sections with “vessels”: the first 40

  • FAR 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels.
    …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)) requires that F…
  • DFARS 252.225-7063 Restriction on Acquisition of Components of T-AO 205 and T-ARC Class Vessels.
    …e following clause: Restriction on Acquisition of Components of T-AO 205 AND T-ARC Class Vessels (MAY 2024) (a) Restriction. (1) In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 4864, the following components of T-AO 205 and T-ARC class vessels must be manu…
  • DFARS 225.7013 Restrictions on construction or repair of vessels in foreign shipyards.
  • 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 247.572 Policy.
    …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 a fai…
  • DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea.
    …der or delivery-order number, when applicable. (c)(1) The Contractor shall use U.S.-flag vessels when transporting any supplies by sea under this contract. (2) A subcontractor transporting supplies by sea under this contract shall use U.S…
  • FAR 47.503 Applicability.
    …tary 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 requirement shall no…
  • DFARS 217.7102 General.
    (a) Activities shall enter into master agreements for repair and alteration of vessels with all prospective contractors located within the United States or its outlying areas, which— (1) Request ship repair work; and (2) Possess the organ…
  • DFARS 247.570 Scope.
    … 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 Authoriz…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …e, production, furnishing, construction, alteration, repair, processing, or assembling of vessels, aircraft, or other kinds of personal property (except that for use in subpart 22.5, see the definition at 22.502). Contiguous United States …
  • 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 applicatio…
  • FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …. 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 2021) of 52.247-64.…
  • FAR 52.247-51 Evaluation of Export Offers.
    …their compatibility with methods and facilities required to handle the cargo and types of vessels and to meet the required overseas delivery dates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, offerors may nominate additional ports of loading that the of…
  • DFARS 217.7101 Definitions.
    (a) Master agreement for repair and alteration of vessels— (1) Is a written instrument of understanding, negotiated between a contracting activity and a contractor that— (A) Contains contract clauses, terms, and conditions applying to fut…
  • DFARS 225.7004-2 Restrictions.
    … or made available under contracts for transportation services. (b) Components for naval vessels, to the extent they are unique to marine applications (see also 225.7004-4 for implementation of the restriction for naval vessels): (1) Gyro…
  • DFARS 247.573 General.
    …her 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 Commander, United States Transportation Command; and (2) The Secretary of the…
  • FAR 29.202 General exemptions.
    …FR 48.4221-2). (d) Use as fuel supplies, ships or sea stores, or legitimate equipment on vessels of war, including (1) aircraft owned by the United States and constituting a part of the armed forces and (2) guided missiles and pilotless ai…
  • FAR 47.101 Policies.
    …mercial carriers. However, Government-owned, leased, or chartered vehicles, aircraft, and vessels may be used if (i) they are available and not fully utilized, (ii) their use will result in substantial economies, and (iii) their use is in a…
  • FAR 47.305-6 Shipments to ports and air terminals.
    …ates 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 by U.S…
  • FAR 47.501 Definitions.
    …f heterogeneous marked cargoes in parcel lots. However, any cargo may be carried in these vessels, including part cargoes of dry bulk items or, when carried in deep tanks, bulk liquids such as petroleum and vegetable oils. Foreign-flag ves…
  • FAR 47.504 Exceptions.
    …olicy and procedures in this subpart do not apply to the 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 …
  • FAR 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services).
    …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 at 47.504(d).) (x…
  • DFARS 218.170 Additional acquisition flexibilities.
    … the United States. See 213.270(c)(1). (d) Master agreement for repair and alteration of vessels. The contracting officer, without soliciting offers, may issue a written job order for emergency work to a contractor that has previously exec…
  • DFARS 225.7004-3 Exceptions.
    …ndustrial base are available at no cost to the U.S. Government. (c) Components for naval vessels. The restriction at 225.7004-2(b) does not apply to acquisition of spare or repair parts needed to support components for naval vessels manufa…
  • DFARS 225.7004-7 Contract clauses.
    …use at 252.225-7063, Restriction on Acquisition of Components of T-AO 205 and T-ARC Class Vessels, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products…
  • DFARS 252.247-7026 Evaluation Preference for Use of Domestic Shipyards—Applicable to Acquisition of Carriage by Vessel for DoD Cargo in the Coastwise or Noncontiguous Trade.
    …he extent to which the Offeror has had overhaul, repair, and maintenance work for covered vessels performed in U.S. shipyards. (c) The Offeror shall provide the following information with its offer, addressing all covered vessels for which…
  • FAR 12.504 Applicability of certain laws to subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.
    …ee Workplace (see subpart 26.5). (11) 46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b), Transportation in American Vessels of Government Personnel and Certain Cargo (see Subpart 47.5) (except for the types of subcontracts listed at 47.504(d)). (12) 49 U.S.C. 40118…
  • FAR 18.203 Emergency declaration or major disaster declaration.
    …aluation 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 22.103-5 Contract clauses.
    …mplified acquisition threshold; unless (a) a cost-reimbursement contract for operation of vessels is contemplated, or (b) a cost-plus-incentive-fee contract that will provide a swing from the target fee of at least plus or minus 3 percent a…
  • FAR 22.1003-4 Administrative limitations, variations, tolerances, and exemptions.
    …ch carriage is performed on regularly scheduled runs of the trains, airplanes, buses, and vessels over regularly established routes and accounts for an insubstantial portion of the revenue therefrom. (2) Any contract entered into by the U.…
  • FAR 25.903 Exempted supplies.
    …or requirements and formats). (b) Supplies (excluding equipment) for Government-operated vessels or aircraft may be withdrawn from any customs-bonded warehouse, from continuous customs custody elsewhere than in a bonded warehouse, or from …
  • FAR 28.307-2 Liability.
    …s, whichever is greater. (e) Vessel liability. When contract performance involves use of vessels, the contracting officer shall require, as determined by the agency, vessel collision liability and protection and indemnity liability insuran…
  • FAR 31.105 Construction and architect-engineer contracts.
    …ct-engineer contracts related to construction projects. It does not include contracts for vessels, aircraft, or other kinds of personal property. (b) Except as otherwise provided in (d) below, the cost principles and procedures in subpart …
  • 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 47.505 Construction contracts.
    …shes, 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 47.506 Procedures.
    … (c) For purposes of determining the availability of privately owned U.S.-flag commercial vessels at fair and reasonable rates, rates filed and published in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Maritime Commission may be accepted…
  • FAR 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    … 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 52.247-64. (2) While…
  • DFARS 207.470 Statutory requirements.
    (a) Requirement for authorization of certain contracts relating to vessels, aircraft, and combat vehicles. The contracting officer shall not enter into any contract for the lease or charter of any vessel, aircraft, or combat vehicle, or any…
  • DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.
    …use at 252.225-7063, Restriction on Acquisition of Components of T-AO 205 and T-ARC Class Vessels, as prescribed in 225.7004-7(c), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 4864. (OO) Use the clause at 252.225-7064, Restriction on Acquisition of Certain Sa…
  • DFARS 217.7100 Scope of subpart.
    …ns acquisition policies and procedures for master agreements for repair and alteration of 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.