52.247-60 — Guaranteed Shipping Characteristics.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
FAR 52.247-60 — Guaranteed Shipping Characteristics.. 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
52.247-60 Guaranteed Shipping Characteristics. As prescribed in 47.305-16(b)(1), insert the following clause: Guaranteed Shipping Characteristics (AUG 2025) (a) The offeror is requested to complete subparagraph (a)(1) of this clause, for each part or component which is packed or packaged separately. This information will be used to determine transportation costs for evaluation purposes. If the offeror does not furnish sufficient data in subparagraph (a)(1) of this clause, to permit determination by the Government of the item shipping costs, evaluation will be based on the shipping characteristics submitted by the offeror whose offer produces the highest transportation costs or in the absence thereof, by the Contracting Officer's best estimate of the actual transportation costs. If the item shipping costs, based on the actual shipping characteristics, exceed the item shipping costs used for evaluation purposes, the Contractor agrees that the contract price shall be reduced by an amount equal to the difference between the transportation costs actually incurred, and the costs which would have been incurred if the evaluated shipping characteristics had been accurate. (1) To be completed by the offeror: (i) Type of container: Wood Box __, Fiber Box __, Barrel __, Reel __, Drum __, Other (Specify) __; (ii) Shipping configuration: Knocked-down __, Set-up __, Nested __, Other (specify) __; (iii) Size of container __″ (Length), × __″ (Width), × __″ (Height) = __ Cubic FT; (iv) Number of items per container __ Each; (v) Gross weight of container and contents __ LBS (vi) Palletized/skidded __ Yes __ No; (vii) Number of containers per pallet/skid __; (viii) Weight of empty pallet bottom/skid and sides __ LBS; (ix) Size of pallet/skid and contents __ LBS Cube __; (x) Number of containers or pallets/skids per railcar___* (A) Size of railcar___ (B) Type of railcar___ (xi) Number of containers or pallets/skids per trailer___* (A) Size of trailer___ Ft (B) Type of trailer * Number o
Compliance Checklist
- If the item shipping costs, based on the actual shipping characteristics, exceed the item shipping costs used for evaluation purposes, the Contractor agrees that the contract price shall be reduced by an amount equal to the difference between the transportation costs actually incurred, and the costs which would have been incurred if the evaluated shipping characteristics had been accurate.
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 52.247-60 (Guaranteed Shipping Characteristics.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the transportation category.
FAR 52.247-60 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 52.247-60 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.