52.247-47 — Evaluation—F.o.b. Origin.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
FAR 52.247-47 — Evaluation—F.o.b. Origin.. 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
52.247-47 Evaluation—F.o.b. Origin. As prescribed in 47.305-3(f)(2), insert the following provision. When it is appropriate to use methods other than land transportation in evaluating offers; e.g., air, pipeline, barge, or ocean tanker, modify the provision accordingly. Evaluation—F.o.b. Origin (JUN 2003) (a) The Government normally uses land methods of transportation by regulated common carrier for shipment within the contiguous United States. (b) To evaluate offers, the Government will consider only these methods to establish the cost of transportation between offeror's shipping point and destination (tentative or firm, whichever is applicable) in the contiguous United States. (c) This transportation cost will be added to the offer price to determine the Government's overall cost. (d) When tentative destinations are indicated, the Government will use them only for evaluation purposes. The Government has the right to use any other means of transportation or any other destination at the time of shipment. (End of provision) [68 FR 28088, May 22, 2003]
Compliance Checklist
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 52.247-47 (Evaluation—F.o.b. Origin.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the transportation category.
FAR 52.247-47 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 52.247-47 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.