252.247-7000 — Hardship conditions.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.247-7000 — Hardship conditions.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.247-7000 Hardship conditions. As prescribed in 247.270-4(a), use the following clause: Hardship Conditions (AUG 2000) (a) If the Contractor finds unusual ship, dock, or cargo conditions associated with loading or unloading a particular 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 sailing time; and (2) Submit any associated request for price adjustment to the Contracting Officer within 10 working days of the vessel sailing time. (b) Unusual conditions include, but are not limited to, inaccessibility of place of stowage to the ship's cargo gear, side port operations, and small quantities of cargo in any one hatch. (c) The Contracting Officer will investigate the conditions promptly after receiving the notice. If the Contracting Officer finds that the conditions are unusual and do materially affect the cost of loading or unloading, the Contracting Officer will authorize payment at the applicable man-hour rates set forth in the schedule of rates of this contract. (End of clause) [65 FR 50147, Aug. 17, 2000, as amended at 75 FR 51418, Aug. 20, 2010]
Compliance Checklist
- As prescribed in 247.270-4(a), use the following clause: Hardship Conditions (AUG 2000) (a) If the Contractor finds unusual ship, dock, or cargo conditions associated with loading or unloading a particular 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 sailing time; and (2) Submit any associated request for price adjustment to the Contracting Officer within 10 working days of the vessel sailing time.
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 252.247-7000 (Hardship conditions.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.247-7000 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.