52.247-62 — Specific Quantities Unknown.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
FAR 52.247-62 — Specific Quantities Unknown.. 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
52.247-62 Specific Quantities Unknown. As prescribed in 47.305-16(d)(2), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts when total requirements and destinations to which shipments will be made are known, but the specific quantity to be shipped to each destination cannot be predetermined. This clause protects the interests of both the Government and the contractor during the course of the performance of the contract. Specific Quantities Unknown (APR 1984) (a) For the purpose of evaluating f.o.b. destination offers, the Government estimates that the quantity specified will be shipped to the destinations indicated: Estimated quantity Destination (b) If the quantity shipped to each destination varies from the quantity estimated, and if the variation results in a change in the transportation costs, appropriate adjustment shall be made. (End of clause)
Compliance Checklist
- destination offers, the Government estimates that the quantity specified will be shipped to the destinations indicated: Estimated quantity Destination (b) If the quantity shipped to each destination varies from the quantity estimated, and if the variation results in a change in the transportation costs, appropriate adjustment shall be made.
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 52.247-62 (Specific Quantities Unknown.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the transportation category.
FAR 52.247-62 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 52.247-62 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.