52.247-68 — Report of Shipment (REPSHIP).
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
FAR 52.247-68 — Report of Shipment (REPSHIP).. 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
52.247-68 Report of Shipment (REPSHIP). As prescribed in 47.208-2, insert the following clause: Report of Shipment (REPSHIP) (FEB 2006) (a) Definition. Domestic destination , as used in this clause, means— (1) A destination within the contiguous United States; or (2) If shipment originates in Alaska or Hawaii, a destination in Alaska or Hawaii, respectively. (b) Unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall— (1) Send a prepaid notice of shipment to the consignee transportation officer— (i) For all shipments of— (A) Classified material, protected sensitive, and protected controlled material; (B) Explosives and poisons, class 1, division 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3; class 2, division 2.3 and class 6, division 6.1; (C) Radioactive materials requiring the use of a III bar label; or (ii) When a truckload/carload shipment of supplies weighing 20,000 pounds or more, or a shipment of less weight that occupies the full visible capacity of a railway car or motor vehicle, is given to any carrier (common, contract, or private) for transportation to a domestic destination (other than a port for export); (2) Transmits the notice by rapid means to be received by the consignee transportation officer at least 24 hours before the arrival of the shipment; and (3) Send, to the receiving transportation officer, the bill of lading or letter or other document containing the following information and prominently identified as a “Report of Shipment” or “REPSHIP FOR T.O.” REPSHIP FOR T.O. 81 JUN 01 TRANSPORTATION OFFICER DEFENSE DEPOT, MEMPHIS, TN. SHIPPED YOUR DEPOT 1981 JUN 1 540 CTNS MENS COTTON TROUSERS, 30,240 LB, 1782 CUBE, VIA XX-YY* IN CAR NO. XX 123456**-BL***-C98000031****CONTRACT DLA_____ETA*****-JUNE 5 JONES & CO., JERSEY CITY, N.J. *Name of rail carrier, trucker, or other carrier. **Vehicle identification. ***Bill of lading. ****If not shipped by BL, identify lading document and state whether paid by contractor. *****Estimated time of arrival. (End of clause) [
Compliance Checklist
- (b) Unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall— (1) Send a prepaid notice of shipment to the consignee transportation officer— (i) For all shipments of— (A) Classified material, protected sensitive, and protected controlled material; (B) Explosives and poisons, class 1, division 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3; class 2, division 2.3 and class 6, division 6.1; (C) Radioactive materials requiring the use of a III bar label; or (ii) When a truckload/carload shipment of supplies weighing 20,000 pounds or more, or a shipment of less weight that occupies the full visible capacity of a railway car or motor vehicle, is given to any carrier (common, contract, or private) for transportation to a domestic destination (other than a port for export); (2) Transmits the notice by rapid means to be received by the consignee transportation officer at least 24 hours before the arrival of the shipment; and (3) Send, to the receiving transportation officer, the bill of lading or letter or other document containing the following information and prominently identified as a “Report of Shipment” or “REPSHIP FOR T.O.” REPSHIP FOR T.O.
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 52.247-68 (Report of Shipment (REPSHIP).) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the transportation category.
FAR 52.247-68 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 52.247-68 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.