47.305-1
Solicitation requirements
Solicitations for f.o.b. origin or destination supply contracts must require offerors to provide detailed transportation and packaging information to ensure efficient and compliant delivery.
Overview
FAR 47.305-1 outlines the specific solicitation requirements for acquisitions involving supplies delivered under f.o.b. (free on board) origin or destination terms. Contracting officers must ensure solicitations require offerors to provide detailed transportation and packaging data relevant to the acquisition. This information enables the Government to evaluate shipping logistics, costs, and compliance with freight regulations, ensuring efficient and cost-effective delivery of goods.
Key Rules
- Transportation Data Requirement
- Solicitations must require offerors to provide applicable transportation details, including modes of transport and carrier names if rail is used.
- Loading and Packaging Information
- Offerors must specify loading capacities, packaging types, container details, and shipment sizes.
- Freight and Rate Details
- Offerors must describe materials per freight classifications and indicate any Government benefits from transit arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must include these data requirements in solicitations for f.o.b. origin or destination supply contracts.
- Contractors/Offerors: Must furnish all applicable transportation, packaging, and shipping data as specified in the solicitation.
- Agencies: Oversee compliance and use the data to assess logistics and cost implications.
Practical Implications
- This section ensures the Government receives all necessary logistics information to plan and manage supply deliveries efficiently.
- Accurate data helps avoid shipping delays, unexpected costs, and compliance issues with freight regulations.
- Common pitfalls include incomplete or inaccurate data submissions, which can delay contract awards or result in noncompliance.