52.247-41 C.& f. Destination
Source: FAR 52.247-41 on acquisition.gov
Contractors must deliver goods to the specified destination on board an ocean vessel at their own expense and risk, providing all required documentation and covering all charges until delivery is complete.
Overview
FAR 52.247-41, C.& f. Destination, defines the contractor's obligations when the delivery term "c.& f. destination" is used in government contracts. This clause requires the contractor to deliver goods free of expense to the Government, on board an ocean vessel at the specified destination, with all transportation costs paid by the contractor. The contractor is responsible for proper packing, marking, and preparing shipments for ocean transport, delivering goods in good order, and covering all charges to the destination, including export taxes. The contractor must also obtain and send clean on-board ocean bills of lading to the Government, assume risk of loss or damage before delivery, and provide necessary import documentation upon request.
Key Rules
- Definition of C.& f. Destination
- Delivery is free of expense to the Government, with transportation costs paid by the contractor to the specified destination.
- Packing and Marking
- Shipments must be packed and marked per contract specifications or, if absent, per carrier requirements.
- Delivery and Charges
- Goods must be delivered in good order, with all charges (including export taxes) paid to the destination.
- Documentation
- Contractor must obtain and promptly dispatch clean on-board ocean bills of lading and provide import documents if requested.
- Risk of Loss
- Contractor is responsible for loss or damage before delivery.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Ensure the clause is included when c.& f. destination terms apply and monitor compliance.
- Contractors: Fulfill all delivery, documentation, and risk obligations as specified.
- Agencies: Oversee contract performance and request import documentation as needed.
Practical Implications
- This clause clarifies cost, risk, and documentation responsibilities for ocean shipments under c.& f. destination terms. Contractors must manage logistics, costs, and paperwork to avoid compliance issues or delivery disputes. Failure to provide proper documentation or cover all charges can delay acceptance or payment.
As prescribed in 47.303-13(c), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts when the delivery term is c.& f. destination:
C.&F. Destination (Apr 1984)
(a) The term "c.& f. destination," as used in this clause, means free of expense to the Government delivered on board the ocean vessel to the specified point of destination, with the cost of transportation paid by the Contractor.
(b) The Contractor shall-
(1)
(i) Pack and mark the shipment to comply with contract specifications; or
(ii) In the absence of specifications, prepare the shipment for ocean transportation in conformance with carrier requirements;
(2)
(i) Deliver the shipment in good order and condition; and
(ii) Pay and bear all applicable charges to the point of destination specified in the contract, including transportation costs and export taxes or other fees or charges levied because of exportation;
(3) Obtain and dispatch promptly to the Government clean on-board ocean bills of lading to the specified point of destination;
(4) Be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before delivery; and
(5) At the Government’s request and expense, provide certificates of origin, consular invoices, or any other documents issued in the country of origin or of shipment, or both, that may be required for importation into the country of destination.
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