47.306-1
Transportation cost determinations
Contracting officers must provide comprehensive shipment and contract details to the transportation officer to ensure accurate transportation cost evaluations during offer analysis.
Overview
FAR 47.306-1 outlines the specific information that contracting officers must provide to the transportation officer when requesting assistance in evaluating transportation costs as part of offer evaluation. The regulation ensures that transportation officers have all necessary data to accurately assess and compare transportation-related expenses associated with contract performance. This process is critical for determining the true cost of contract execution, especially when transportation is a significant factor.
Key Rules
- Required Data for Transportation Officer
- Contracting officers must supply detailed information, including commodity description, packaging, award and shipment dates, total quantity (with weight and cubic content if relevant), delivery schedule, contract period, and any potential use of transit privileges.
- Coordination for Accurate Cost Evaluation
- The transportation officer uses this data to evaluate and compare transportation costs among offers, ensuring the government selects the most cost-effective solution.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must gather and transmit all specified data to the transportation officer when requesting transportation cost evaluations.
- Contractors: Should be prepared to provide accurate commodity and shipping details to support the contracting officer’s data collection.
- Agencies: Should ensure proper coordination between contracting and transportation officers for accurate cost analysis.
Practical Implications
- This section exists to ensure transportation costs are properly considered in offer evaluations, preventing unexpected expenses or logistical issues.
- Accurate and complete data submission is essential for fair and effective cost comparisons.
- Common pitfalls include incomplete data, which can delay evaluations or result in inaccurate cost assessments.