252.247-7003 — Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment To The Cost Bearer.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.247-7003 — Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment To The Cost Bearer.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.247-7003 Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment To The Cost Bearer. As prescribed in 247.207, use the following clause: Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment to the Cost Bearer (JAN 2023) (a) This clause implements section 884 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Pub. L. 110-417). (b) Unless an exception is authorized by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall pass through any motor carrier fuel-related surcharge adjustments to the person, corporation, or entity that directly bears the cost of fuel for shipment(s) transported under this contract. (c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts, including subcontracts for commercial products or commercial services, with motor carriers, brokers, or freight forwarders. (End of clause) [75 FR 59105, Sept. 27, 2010, as amended at 78 FR 37991, June 25, 2013; 88 FR 6596, Jan. 31, 2023]
Compliance Checklist
- (b) Unless an exception is authorized by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall pass through any motor carrier fuel-related surcharge adjustments to the person, corporation, or entity that directly bears the cost of fuel for shipment(s) transported under this contract.
- The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts, including subcontracts for commercial products or commercial services, with motor carriers, brokers, or freight forwarders.
Flow-Down to Subcontractors
Flow-down required
This clause must be included in subcontracts with no subcontractors where the subcontractor will perform work covered by this clause. Typically appears in contract Section Section I.
Frequently Asked Questions
DFARS 252.247-7003 (Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment To The Cost Bearer.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.247-7003 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.