52.247-44 — F.o.b. Designated Air Carrier's Terminal, Point of Importation.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
FAR 52.247-44 — F.o.b. Designated Air Carrier's Terminal, Point of Importation.. 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
52.247-44 F.o.b. Designated Air Carrier's Terminal, Point of Importation. As prescribed in 47.303-16(c), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts when the delivery term is f.o.b. designated air carrier's terminal, point of importation: F.o.b. Designated Air Carrier's Terminal, Point of Importation (APR 1984) (a) The term f.o.b. designated air carrier's terminal, point of importation, as used in this clause, means free of expense to the Government delivered to the air carrier's terminal at the point of importation 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; (2) Prepare and distribute bills of lading or air waybills; (3)(i) Deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the contract; and (ii) Pay and bear all charges incurred up to the point of delivery specified in the contract, including transportation costs; export, import, or other fees or taxes; cost of landing, if any; customs duties; and costs of certificates of origin, consular invoices, or other documents that may be required for exportation or importation; and (4) Be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods until delivery of the goods to the Government at the designated air carrier's terminal. (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 air transportation in conformance with carrier requirements to protect the goods; (2) Prepare and distribute bills of lading or air waybills; (3)(i) Deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the contract; and (ii) Pay and bear all charges incurred up to the point of delivery specified in the contract, including transportation costs; export, import, or other fees or taxes; cost of landing, if any; customs duties; and costs of certificates of origin, consular invoices, or other documents that may be required for exportation or importation; and (4) Be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods until delivery of the goods to the Government at the designated air carrier's terminal.
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 52.247-44 (F.o.b. Designated Air Carrier's Terminal, Point of Importation.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the transportation category.
FAR 52.247-44 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 52.247-44 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.