52.247-61 — F.o.b. Origin—Minimum Size of Shipments.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
FAR 52.247-61 — F.o.b. Origin—Minimum Size of Shipments.. 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
52.247-61 F.o.b. Origin—Minimum Size of Shipments. As prescribed in 47.305-16(c), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts when volume rates may apply: F.o.b. Origin—Minimum Size of Shipments (APR 1984) The Contractor agrees that shipment will be made in carload and truckload lots when the quantity to be delivered to any one destination in any delivery period pursuant to the contract schedule of deliveries is sufficient to constitute a carload or truckload shipment, except as may otherwise be permitted or directed in writing by the Contracting Officer. The agreed weight of a carload or truckload will be the highest applicable minimum weight which will result in the lowest freight rate (or per car charge) on file or published in common carrier tariffs or tenders as of date of shipment. In the event the total weight of any scheduled quantity to a destination is less than the highest carload/truckload minimum weight, the Contractor agrees to ship such scheduled quantity in one shipment. The Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any increased costs to the Government resulting from failure to comply with the above requirements. This liability shall not attach if supplies are outsized or of such nature that they cannot be loaded at the highest minimum weight bracket. (End of clause)
Compliance Checklist
- The Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any increased costs to the Government resulting from failure to comply with the above requirements.
- This liability shall not attach if supplies are outsized or of such nature that they cannot be loaded at the highest minimum weight bracket.
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 52.247-61 (F.o.b. Origin—Minimum Size of Shipments.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the transportation category.
FAR 52.247-61 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 52.247-61 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.