52.247-28 Contractor’s Invoices
Source: FAR 52.247-28 on acquisition.gov
Contractors must submit itemized invoices with contract and document identification as instructed by the ordering agency for transportation-related services.
Overview
FAR 52.247-28 requires contractors providing drayage, transportation, or transportation-related services to submit itemized invoices as directed by the ordering agency. Each invoice must clearly display the contract number and any other relevant ordering office document identification. This clause ensures that billing is transparent, traceable, and compliant with agency requirements, facilitating accurate payment and contract administration.
Key Rules
- Itemized Invoices
- Contractors must submit detailed invoices for services rendered, following the agency's specific instructions.
- Contract and Document Identification
- Each invoice must include the contract number and any other required ordering office document identifiers.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must ensure the clause is included in applicable contracts and provide clear invoicing instructions to contractors.
- Contractors: Must prepare and submit invoices in the required format, including all necessary identification information.
- Agencies: Must communicate invoicing requirements and verify invoice compliance before processing payments.
Practical Implications
- This clause exists to standardize invoicing practices for transportation-related contracts, reducing errors and payment delays.
- Contractors who fail to properly annotate invoices or follow agency instructions may experience payment delays or compliance issues.
- Accurate invoicing supports efficient contract administration and audit readiness.
As prescribed in 47.207-9(c), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts for drayage or other term con- tracts for transportation or for transportation-related services:
Contractor’s Invoices (Apr 1984)
The Contractor shall submit itemized invoices as instructed by the agency ordering services under this contract. The Contractor shall annotate each invoice with the contract number and other ordering office document identification.
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