52.247-48 — F.o.b. Destination—Evidence of Shipment.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
FAR 52.247-48 — F.o.b. Destination—Evidence of Shipment.. 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
52.247-48 F.o.b. Destination—Evidence of Shipment. As prescribed in 47.305-4(c), insert the following clause: F.o.b. Destination—Evidence of Shipment (FEB 1999) (a) If this contract is awarded on a free on board (f.o.b.) destination basis, the Contractor— (1) Shall not submit an invoice for payment until the supplies covered by the invoice have been shipped to the destination; and (2) Shall retain, and make available to the Government for review as necessary, the following evidence of shipment documentation for a period of 3 years after final payment under the contract: (i) If transportation is accomplished by common carrier, a signed copy of the commercial bill of lading for the supplies covered by the Contractor's invoice, indicating the carrier's intent to ship the supplies to the destination specified in the contract. (ii) If transportation is accomplished by parcel post, a copy of the certificate of mailing. (iii) If transportation is accomplished by other than common carrier or parcel post, a copy of the delivery document showing receipt at the destination specified in the contract. (b) The Contractor is not required to submit evidence of shipment documentation with its invoice. (End of clause) [63 FR 70292, Dec. 18, 1998]
Compliance Checklist
- Destination—Evidence of Shipment (FEB 1999) (a) If this contract is awarded on a free on board (f.o.b.) destination basis, the Contractor— (1) Shall not submit an invoice for payment until the supplies covered by the invoice have been shipped to the destination; and (2) Shall retain, and make available to the Government for review as necessary, the following evidence of shipment documentation for a period of 3 years after final payment under the contract: (i) If transportation is accomplished by common carrier, a signed copy of the commercial bill of lading for the supplies covered by the Contractor's invoice, indicating the carrier's intent to ship the supplies to the destination specified in the contract.
- (b) The Contractor is not required to submit evidence of shipment documentation with its invoice.
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 52.247-48 (F.o.b. Destination—Evidence of Shipment.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the transportation category.
FAR 52.247-48 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 52.247-48 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.