52.247-26
Government Direction and Marking
Agencies must clearly mark property and provide personnel to direct contractors during office relocations to ensure efficient and accurate placement.
Overview
FAR 52.247-26, "Government Direction and Marking," applies to contracts for transportation or transportation-related services involving office relocations. This clause requires the relocating agency to tag or mark all property with specific information (floor, room number, and new location) and to provide enough personnel to guide the contractor’s staff during the placement of property at the new site. The intent is to ensure an organized and efficient move, minimizing confusion and errors during office relocations.
Key Rules
- Property Tagging and Marking
- The agency must clearly tag or mark each item of property with its designated floor, room number, and final location in the new building.
- Agency Personnel Direction
- The agency must provide sufficient staff to direct the contractor’s personnel in placing property at the destination.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Ensure this clause is included in applicable contracts and that agencies understand their marking and personnel obligations.
- Contractors: Coordinate with agency personnel for property placement and follow agency-provided markings.
- Agencies: Tag/mark property accurately and provide enough personnel to direct the move at the new location.
Practical Implications
- This clause exists to streamline office relocations and prevent misplaced property.
- It impacts daily contracting by requiring close coordination between agency and contractor staff during moves.
- Common pitfalls include inadequate marking or insufficient agency personnel, leading to delays or misplaced items.