47.207-6
Rates and charges
FAR 47.207-6 ensures government transportation contracts use fair, transparent rates and require detailed, standardized pricing information in solicitations.
Overview
FAR 47.207-6 outlines the requirements for specifying rates and charges in solicitations and contracts for transportation and transportation-related services. It ensures that the government does not pay more than the contractor's standard or government-tendered rates and provides detailed instructions for structuring rate tables and pricing bases in solicitations. The section also mandates the inclusion of specific FAR clauses and provisions to address various pricing scenarios, such as multiple shipments, graduated weights, and additional services.
Key Rules
- Charges Not to Exceed Public or Government Rates
- Solicitations must state that contract charges cannot exceed those offered to the general public or otherwise tendered to the government.
- Required Clauses
- Contracting officers must include FAR clauses 52.247-17, 52.247-18, 52.247-19, and 52.247-20 as applicable.
- Tabulation of Services and Rates
- Solicitations must include a table listing each required service and its pricing basis, with space for offerors to insert their rates.
- Guidelines for Rate Tabulation
- Detailed instructions are provided for handling different pricing bases, such as hourly rates, graduated weights, multiple origins/destinations, and additional services.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must ensure solicitations and contracts include required statements, tables, and clauses; structure rate tables according to the guidelines; and specify conditions for additional services.
- Contractors: Must provide rates in the format specified and ensure charges do not exceed those offered to the public or government.
- Agencies: Oversee compliance with solicitation and contract requirements for rates and charges.
Practical Implications
- This section ensures transparency and fairness in transportation pricing for government contracts, prevents overcharging, and standardizes how rates are solicited and evaluated. Contractors must pay close attention to the required formats and clauses to avoid compliance issues, and contracting officers must carefully structure solicitations to capture all necessary pricing information.