52.247-1 — Commercial Bill of Lading Notations.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
FAR 52.247-1 — Commercial Bill of Lading Notations.. 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
52.247-1 Commercial Bill of Lading Notations. As prescribed in 47.104-4, insert the following clause: Commercial Bill of Lading Notations (FEB 2006) When the Contracting Officer authorizes supplies to be shipped on a commercial bill of lading and the Contractor will be reimbursed these transportation costs as direct allowable costs, the Contractor shall ensure before shipment is made that the commercial shipping documents are annotated with either of the following notations, as appropriate: (a) If the Government is shown as the consignor or the consignee, the annotation shall be: “Transportation is for the ____ [ name the specific agency ] and the actual total transportation charges paid to the carrier(s) by the consignor or consignee are assignable to, and shall be reimbursed by, the Government.” (b) If the Government is not shown as the consignor or the consignee, the annotation shall be: “Transportation is for the ____ [ name the specific agency ] and the actual total transportation charges paid to the carrier(s) by the consignor or consignee shall be reimbursed by the Government, pursuant to cost-reimbursement contract No ____ This may be confirmed by contacting ____ [ name and address of the contract administration office listed in the contract ].” (End of clause) [48 FR 42478, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 54 FR 48997, Nov. 28, 1989; 55 FR 38518, Sept. 18, 1990; 60 FR 34762, July 3, 1995; 71 FR 207, Jan. 3, 2006]
Compliance Checklist
- As prescribed in 47.104-4, insert the following clause: Commercial Bill of Lading Notations (FEB 2006) When the Contracting Officer authorizes supplies to be shipped on a commercial bill of lading and the Contractor will be reimbursed these transportation costs as direct allowable costs, the Contractor shall ensure before shipment is made that the commercial shipping documents are annotated with either of the following notations, as appropriate: (a) If the Government is shown as the consignor or the consignee, the annotation shall be: “Transportation is for the ____ [ name the specific agency ] and the actual total transportation charges paid to the carrier(s) by the consignor or consignee are assignable to, and shall be reimbursed by, the Government.” (b) If the Government is not shown as the consignor or the consignee, the annotation shall be: “Transportation is for the ____ [ name the specific agency ] and the actual total transportation charges paid to the carrier(s) by the consignor or consignee shall be reimbursed by the Government, pursuant to cost-reimbursement contract No ____ This may be confirmed by contacting ____ [ name and address of the contract administration office listed in the contract ].” (End of clause) [48 FR 42478, Sept.
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 52.247-1 (Commercial Bill of Lading Notations.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the transportation category.
FAR 52.247-1 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 52.247-1 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.