52.228-9 — Cargo Insurance.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
FAR 52.228-9 — Cargo Insurance.. This clause is part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and may be included in government contracts as a solicitation provision or contract clause.
Official Regulation Text
52.228-9 Cargo Insurance. As prescribed in 28.313(a), insert the following clause: Cargo Insurance (MAY 1999) (a) The Contractor, at the Contractor's expense, shall provide and maintain, during the continuance of this contract, cargo insurance of $_____ per vehicle to cover the value of property on each vehicle and of $_____ to cover the total value of the property in the shipment. (b) All insurance shall be written on companies acceptable to _____ [ insert name of contracting agency ], and policies shall include such terms and conditions as required by _____ [ insert name of contracting agency ]. The Contractor shall provide evidence of acceptable cargo insurance to _____ [ insert name of contracting agency ] before commencing operations under this contract. (c) Each cargo insurance policy shall include the following statement: “It is a condition of this policy that the Company shall furnish— (1) Written notice to _____ [ insert name and address of contracting agency ], 30 days in advance of the effective date of any reduction in, or cancellation of, this policy; and (2) Evidence of any renewal policy to the address specified in paragraph (1) of this statement, not less than 15 days prior to the expiration of any current policy on file with _____ [ insert name of contracting agency ].” (End of clause) [64 FR 10534, Mar. 4, 1999]
Compliance Checklist
- As prescribed in 28.313(a), insert the following clause: Cargo Insurance (MAY 1999) (a) The Contractor, at the Contractor's expense, shall provide and maintain, during the continuance of this contract, cargo insurance of $_____ per vehicle to cover the value of property on each vehicle and of $_____ to cover the total value of the property in the shipment.
- (b) All insurance shall be written on companies acceptable to _____ [ insert name of contracting agency ], and policies shall include such terms and conditions as required by _____ [ insert name of contracting agency ].
- The Contractor shall provide evidence of acceptable cargo insurance to _____ [ insert name of contracting agency ] before commencing operations under this contract.
- (c) Each cargo insurance policy shall include the following statement: “It is a condition of this policy that the Company shall furnish— (1) Written notice to _____ [ insert name and address of contracting agency ], 30 days in advance of the effective date of any reduction in, or cancellation of, this policy; and (2) Evidence of any renewal policy to the address specified in paragraph (1) of this statement, not less than 15 days prior to the expiration of any current policy on file with _____ [ insert name of contracting agency ].” (End of clause) [64 FR 10534, Mar.
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
FAR 52.228-9 (Cargo Insurance.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the bonds-insurance category.
FAR 52.228-9 is typically required when the contracting officer determines it's applicable to the specific procurement. Check the solicitation's Section I for included clauses.
Whether FAR 52.228-9 flows down depends on the specific clause language and contract type. Review the clause text for flow-down 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.