47.105 Transportation assistance
Source: FAR 47.105 on acquisition.gov
FAR 47.105 ensures that government agencies and contractors know exactly where to obtain transportation assistance, streamlining logistics and compliance.
Overview
FAR 47.105 outlines the procedures for obtaining transportation assistance for government contracting activities. It specifies where civilian and military agencies should seek help when they lack in-house transportation expertise or resources. The regulation ensures that both civilian and military contracting activities have clear channels for obtaining guidance, support, and data related to transportation matters, which is essential for the effective movement of goods and services under government contracts.
Key Rules
- Civilian Agency Assistance
- Civilian agencies without transportation officers must seek help from either the GSA Regional Federal Supply Service Bureau or the transportation element of the designated contract administration office.
- Military Agency Assistance
- Military installations should use their own contracting activity's transportation office unless another military activity is designated. If further assistance is needed, military transportation offices should contact the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC).
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Ensure appropriate transportation assistance is obtained and referenced in contracts.
- Contractors: Coordinate with designated transportation offices as directed by the contract or agency guidance.
- Agencies: Provide or facilitate access to transportation expertise, either internally or through designated support offices.
Practical Implications
- This section ensures government activities have access to transportation expertise, reducing delays and errors in shipping and logistics.
- It clarifies the chain of responsibility, helping agencies and contractors know where to turn for support.
- Common pitfalls include failing to seek assistance early or contacting the wrong office, which can lead to shipment delays or compliance issues.
(a) Civilian Government activities that do not have transportation officers, or otherwise need assistance on transportation matters, shall obtain assistance from-
(1) The GSA Regional Federal Supply Service Bureau that provides support to the activity or
(2) The transportation element of the contract administration office designated in the contract.
(b) Military installations shall obtain transportation assistance from the transportation office of the contracting activity, unless another military activity has been designated as responsible for furnishing assistance, guidance, or data. Military transportation offices shall request needed additional aid from the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC).