C.& f. Destination
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.