52.247-43 — F.o.b. Designated Air Carrier's Terminal, Point of Exportation.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
FAR 52.247-43 — F.o.b. Designated Air Carrier's Terminal, Point of Exportation.. 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
52.247-43 F.o.b. Designated Air Carrier's Terminal, Point of Exportation. As prescribed in 47.303-15(c), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts when the delivery term is f.o.b. designated air carrier's terminal, point of exportation: F.o.b. Designated Air Carrier's Terminal, Point of Exportation (FEB 2006) (a) The term f.o.b. designated air carrier's terminal, point of exportation, as used in this clause, means free of expense to the Government loaded aboard the aircraft, or delivered to the custody of the air carrier (if only the air carrier performs the loading), at the air carrier's terminal specified in the contract. (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 air transportation in conformance with carrier requirements to protect the goods and to ensure assessment of the lowest applicable transportation charge; (2)(i) Deliver the shipment in good order and condition into the conveyance of the carrier, or to the custody of the carrier (if only the carrier performs the loading), at the point of delivery and on the date or within the period specified in the contract; and (ii) Pay and bear all applicable charges up to this point; (3) Provide a clean bill of lading and/or air waybill; (4) Be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before delivery of the goods to the point specified in the contract; and (5) At the Government's request and expense, assist in obtaining the documents required for the purpose of exportation. (End of clause) [48 FR 42478, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 71 FR 207, Jan. 3, 2006]
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 air transportation in conformance with carrier requirements to protect the goods and to ensure assessment of the lowest applicable transportation charge; (2)(i) Deliver the shipment in good order and condition into the conveyance of the carrier, or to the custody of the carrier (if only the carrier performs the loading), at the point of delivery and on the date or within the period specified in the contract; and (ii) Pay and bear all applicable charges up to this point; (3) Provide a clean bill of lading and/or air waybill; (4) Be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before delivery of the goods to the point specified in the contract; and (5) At the Government's request and expense, assist in obtaining the documents required for the purpose of exportation.
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 52.247-43 (F.o.b. Designated Air Carrier's Terminal, Point of Exportation.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the transportation category.
FAR 52.247-43 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 52.247-43 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.