47.305-12 Delivery of Government-furnished property
Source: FAR 47.305-12 on acquisition.gov
Always provide clear descriptions and required clauses for Government-furnished property, especially when transportation costs or hazardous materials are involved.
Overview
FAR 47.305-12 outlines requirements for the delivery of Government-furnished property (GFP) in federal contracts, focusing on solicitation and contract documentation when transportation costs are a factor. It mandates that contracting officers provide detailed descriptions and locations of GFP in solicitations to enable accurate cost estimates. When the Government is responsible for transportation, the clause at 52.247-55 must be included in the contract. For explosive or dangerous materials, the regulation requires descriptions using standard freight classifications and hazardous material designations per 49 CFR 172.101.
Key Rules
- Description of Government-Furnished Property
- Solicitations must clearly describe GFP, its location, and relevant details when transportation costs are evaluated.
- Contract Clause Requirement
- Include clause 52.247-55 in contracts where the Government provides GFP and handles transportation.
- Description of Hazardous Materials
- Explosive or dangerous GFP must be described using regular freight classifications and hazardous material descriptions per federal regulations.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must provide detailed GFP information in solicitations, include the required clause, and ensure hazardous materials are properly described.
- Contractors: Must use provided information to prepare cost estimates and comply with hazardous material handling requirements.
- Agencies: Oversee compliance with solicitation and contract documentation standards.
Practical Implications
This section ensures transparency and accuracy in cost estimation for contracts involving GFP, especially when transportation is a factor. It also enforces safety and regulatory compliance for hazardous materials. Failure to provide adequate descriptions or include required clauses can lead to disputes, cost overruns, or regulatory violations.
(a)
(1) When Government property is furnished to a contractor and transportation costs to the Government are a factor in the evaluation of offers, the contracting officer shall include in the solicitation a clear description of the property, its location, and other information necessary for the preparation of cost estimates.
(2) The contracting officer shall insert in solicitations and contracts the clause at 52.247-55, F.o.b. Point for Delivery of Government-Furnished Property, when Government property is to be furnished under a contract and the Government will be responsible for transportation arrangements and costs.
(b) The contracting officer shall describe explosive and dangerous material according to-
(1) The regular freight classification and
(2) The hazardous material description and hazard class as shown in 49 CFR172.101.