252.237-7014 — Loss or damage (count-of-articles).
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.237-7014 — Loss or damage (count-of-articles).. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.237-7014 Loss or damage (count-of-articles). As prescribed in 237.7101(c), use the following clause: Loss or Damage (Count-of-Articles) (DEC 1991) (a) The count-of-articles will be— (1) The count of the Contracting Officer; or (2) The count agreed upon as a result of a joint count by the Contractor and the Contracting Officer at the time of delivery to the Contractor. (b) The Contractor shall— (1) Be liable for return of the number and kind of articles furnished for service under this contract; and (2) Shall indemnify the Government for any loss or damage to such articles. (c) The Contractor shall pay to the Government the value of any lost or damaged property using Federal supply schedule price lists. If the property is not on these price lists, the Contracting Officer shall determine a fair and reasonable price. (d) The Contracting Officer will allow credit for any depreciation in the value of the property at the time of loss or damage. The Contracting Officer and the Contractor shall mutually determine the amount of the allowable credit. (e) Failure to agree upon the value of the property or on the amount of credit due will be treated as a dispute under the Disputes clause of this contract. (f) In case of damage to any property that the Contracting Officer and the Contractor agree can be satisfactorily repaired, the Contractor may repair the property at its expense in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, rather than make payment under paragraph (c) of this clause. (End of clause) [56 FR 36479, July 31, 1991, as amended at 71 FR 3416, Jan. 23, 2006]
Compliance Checklist
- (b) The Contractor shall— (1) Be liable for return of the number and kind of articles furnished for service under this contract; and (2) Shall indemnify the Government for any loss or damage to such articles.
- (c) The Contractor shall pay to the Government the value of any lost or damaged property using Federal supply schedule price lists.
- If the property is not on these price lists, the Contracting Officer shall determine a fair and reasonable price.
- The Contracting Officer and the Contractor shall mutually determine the amount of the allowable credit.
Flow-Down to Subcontractors
No flow-down required
This clause applies only to the prime contract and does not need to be flowed down to subcontractors.
Frequently Asked Questions
DFARS 252.237-7014 (Loss or damage (count-of-articles).) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.237-7014 is typically required in DoD contracts when the contracting officer determines it's applicable. Check Section I of your solicitation.
Flow-down requirements vary. Review the specific clause text for subcontractor applicability provisions.
This summary is for informational purposes only and reflects the BidStride Research Team's plain-English interpretation of the regulation. It is not legal advice and does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Always consult the official Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) text and qualified legal counsel for compliance decisions.