52.247-41 — C.& f. Destination.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
FAR 52.247-41 — C.& f. Destination.. 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
52.247-41 C.& f. Destination. As prescribed in 47.303-13(c), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts when the delivery term is c.& f. destination: C.& f. Destination (APR 1984) (a) The term c.& f. destination, as used in this clause, means free of expense to the Government delivered on board the ocean vessel to the specified point of destination, with the cost of transportation paid by the Contractor. (b) The Contractor shall— (1)(i) Pack and mark the shipment to comply with contract specifications; or (ii) In the absence of specifications, prepare the shipment for ocean transportation in conformance with carrier requirements; (2)(i) Deliver the shipment in good order and condition; and (ii) Pay and bear all applicable charges to the point of destination specified in the contract, including transportation costs and export taxes or other fees or charges levied because of exportation; (3) Obtain and dispatch promptly to the Government clean on-board ocean bills of lading to the specified point of destination; (4) Be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before delivery; and (5) At the Government's request and expense, provide certificates of origin, consular invoices, or any other documents issued in the country of origin or of shipment, or both, that may be required for importation into the country of destination. (End of clause)
Compliance Checklist
- (b) The Contractor shall— (1)(i) Pack and mark the shipment to comply with contract specifications; or (ii) In the absence of specifications, prepare the shipment for ocean transportation in conformance with carrier requirements; (2)(i) Deliver the shipment in good order and condition; and (ii) Pay and bear all applicable charges to the point of destination specified in the contract, including transportation costs and export taxes or other fees or charges levied because of exportation; (3) Obtain and dispatch promptly to the Government clean on-board ocean bills of lading to the specified point of destination; (4) Be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before delivery; and (5) At the Government's request and expense, provide certificates of origin, consular invoices, or any other documents issued in the country of origin or of shipment, or both, that may be required for importation into the country of destination.
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 52.247-41 (C.& f. Destination.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the transportation category.
FAR 52.247-41 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 52.247-41 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.