What is FAR 52.247-46?

FAR 52.247-46 (Shipping Point(s) Used in Evaluation of F.o.b. Origin Offers.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the transportation category.

When is FAR 52.247-46 required?

FAR 52.247-46 is typically required when the contracting officer determines it's applicable to the specific procurement. Check the solicitation's Section I for included clauses.

Does FAR 52.247-46 flow down to subcontractors?

Whether FAR 52.247-46 flows down depends on the specific clause language and contract type. Review the clause text for flow-down provisions.

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52.247-46 — Shipping Point(s) Used in Evaluation of F.o.b. Origin Offers.

Last updated: 2026-04

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

FAR 52.247-46 — Shipping Point(s) Used in Evaluation of F.o.b. Origin Offers.. 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

52.247-46 Shipping Point(s) Used in Evaluation of F.o.b. Origin Offers. As prescribed in 47.305-3(b)(4)(ii), insert the following provision in f.o.b. origin solicitations when price evaluation for shipments from various shipping points is contemplated: Shipping Point(s) Used in Evaluation of f.o.b. Origin Offers (APR 1984) (a) If more than one shipping point or plant is designated by the offeror and the offeror fails to indicate the quantity per shipping point or plant before bid opening, the Government will evaluate the offer on the basis of delivery of the entire quantity from the point or plant where cost of transportation is most favorable to the Government. (b) If the offeror, before bid opening (or the closing date specified for receipt of offers) fails to indicate any shipping point or plant, the Government will evaluate the offer on the basis of delivery from the plant at which the contract will be performed, as indicated in the offer. If no plant is indicated in the offer, the offer will be evaluated on the basis of delivery from the Contractor's business address indicated in the offer. (c) If the offeror uses a shipping point other than that which has been used by the Government as a basis for the evaluation of offers, any increase of transportation costs shall be borne by the Contractor and any savings shall revert to the Government. (End of provision)
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 52.247-46 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-52.247-46)

Compliance Checklist

(c) If the offeror uses a shipping point other than that which has been used by the Government as a basis for the evaluation of offers, any increase of transportation costs shall be borne by the Contractor and any savings shall revert to the Government.

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

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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.