47.200 Scope of subpart
Source: FAR 47.200 on acquisition.gov
FAR 47.200 clarifies when Subpart 47.2's procedures for acquiring freight transportation and related services apply, including key exclusions and special rules for household goods and DoD contracts.
Overview
FAR 47.200 defines the scope of Subpart 47.2, outlining when and how its procedures apply to the acquisition of freight transportation and transportation-related services by the federal government. It specifies that the subpart covers contracts (sealed bid or negotiated) for freight transportation by rail, motor, domestic water carriers, and freight forwarders, as well as related services like stevedoring, storage, packing, marking, and ocean freight forwarding. The section also details several exclusions, such as transportation by air or international ocean carriers, acquisitions via bills of lading, certain household goods moves, and contracts at or below the simplified acquisition threshold. It allows for the procedures to be adapted for other types of transportation acquisitions and references additional guidance for DoD and household goods moves under specific regulations.
Key Rules
- Covered Transportation and Services
- Applies to contracts for freight transportation (excluding air and international ocean carriers) and related services.
- Exclusions
- Does not apply to air/international ocean carriers, bills of lading, certain household goods moves, or contracts at/below the simplified acquisition threshold.
- Adaptability
- Procedures may be modified for other transportation acquisitions, including passenger transportation.
- Special Rules for Household Goods
- Applies to household goods moves except when covered by specific regulations or statutes.
- DoD Guidance
- DoD must follow the Defense Transportation Regulation for additional requirements.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Determine applicability, follow prescribed procedures, and reference additional regulations as needed.
- Contractors: Ensure compliance with contract terms and understand when subpart procedures apply.
- Agencies: Apply correct procedures, especially for DoD and household goods moves, and consult referenced regulations.
Practical Implications
- This section clarifies when Subpart 47.2 applies, helping agencies and contractors avoid misapplication of procedures.
- It ensures proper acquisition methods are used for different transportation needs and contract types.
- Common pitfalls include misidentifying the correct procedures for air/international ocean carriers or household goods moves, or failing to recognize exclusions based on contract value.
(a) This subpart prescribes procedures for the acquisition by sealed bid or negotiated contracts of-
(1) Freight transportation (including local drayage) from rail, motor (including bus), domestic water (including inland, coastwise, and intercoastal) carriers, and from freight forwarders; and
(2) Transportation-related services including but not limited to stevedoring, storage, packing, marking, and ocean freight forwarding.
(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, this subpart does not apply to-
(1) The acquisition of freight transportation from-
(i) Domestic or international air carriers; and
(ii) International ocean carriers (see subparts 47.4 and 47.5);
(2) Freight transportation acquired by bills of lading;
(3) Household goods for which rates are negotiated under http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section10721&num=0&edition=prelim" target="_blank">49 U.S.C. 10721 and http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section13712&num=0&edition=prelim" target="_blank">13712. (These statutes do not apply in intrastate moves); or
(4) Contracts at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.
(c) With appropriate modifications, the procedures in this subpart may be applied to the acquisition of freight transportation from the carriers listed in paragraph (b)(1) of this section and passenger transportation from any carrier or mode.
(d) The procedures in this subpart are applicable to the transportation of household goods of persons being relocated at Government expense except when acquired-
(1) Under the commuted rate schedules as required in the Federal Travel Regulation (41 CFR Chapter 302);
(2) By DoD under the DoD 4500.9-R, Defense Transportation Regulation; or
(3) Under http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section10721&num=0&edition=prelim" target="_blank">49 U.S.C. 10721 and http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section13712&num=0&edition=prelim" target="_blank">13712 rates. (These statutes do not apply in intrastate moves.)
(e) Additional guidance for DoD acquisition of freight and passenger transportation is in the Defense Transportation Regulation.