52.247-22 — Contractor Liability for Loss of and/or Damage to Freight Other Than Household Goods.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
FAR 52.247-22 — Contractor Liability for Loss of and/or Damage to Freight Other Than Household Goods.. 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
52.247-22 Contractor Liability for Loss of and/or Damage to Freight Other Than Household Goods. As prescribed in 47.207-7(d), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts for the transportation of freight other than household goods: Contractor Liability for Loss of and/or Damage to Freight Other Than Household Goods (APR 1984) Except when loss and/or damage arises out of causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor, the Contractor shall assume full liability for any and all goods lost and/or damaged in the movement covered by this contract. (End of clause)
Compliance Checklist
- As prescribed in 47.207-7(d), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts for the transportation of freight other than household goods: Contractor Liability for Loss of and/or Damage to Freight Other Than Household Goods (APR 1984) Except when loss and/or damage arises out of causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor, the Contractor shall assume full liability for any and all goods lost and/or damaged in the movement covered by this contract.
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 52.247-22 (Contractor Liability for Loss of and/or Damage to Freight Other Than Household Goods.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the transportation category.
FAR 52.247-22 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 52.247-22 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.