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252.247-7014Demurrage.

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

DFARS 252.247-7014 — Demurrage.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

Official Regulation Text

252.247-7014 Demurrage. As prescribed in 247.271-3(c), use the following clause: Demurrage (DEC 1991) The Contractor shall be liable for all demurrage, detention, or other charges as a result of its failure to load or unload trucks, freight cars, freight terminals, vessel piers, or warehouses within the free time allowed under applicable rules and tariffs. (End of clause) [56 FR 36479, July 31, 1991, as amended at 75 FR 51419, Aug. 20, 2010; 84 FR 25195, May 31, 2019; 84 FR 30952, June 28, 2019]

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 252.247-7014 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-252.247-7014)

Compliance Checklist

  • As prescribed in 247.271-3(c), use the following clause: Demurrage (DEC 1991) The Contractor shall be liable for all demurrage, detention, or other charges as a result of its failure to load or unload trucks, freight cars, freight terminals, vessel piers, or warehouses within the free time allowed under applicable rules and tariffs.

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.

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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.