52.247-49
Destination Unknown
FAR 52.247-49 ensures fair evaluation of offers when delivery destinations are unknown by specifying evaluation-only destinations in the solicitation.
Overview
FAR 52.247-49, "Destination Unknown," is a solicitation provision used when the final delivery destinations for supplies are not yet determined at the time of solicitation. This clause is inserted as prescribed in FAR 47.305-5(b)(2) and is intended solely for the purpose of evaluating offers. The provision specifies that, for evaluation purposes only, certain locations will be considered as the destinations, even though the actual destinations may differ once the contract is awarded. This allows the government to fairly compare offers despite the uncertainty of final delivery points.
Key Rules
- Use for Evaluation Only
- The listed destinations are to be used exclusively for evaluating offers, not for actual delivery or contract performance.
- Insert When Destinations Are Tentative
- This provision is required in solicitations when the actual delivery destinations are not yet finalized.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must include this provision in solicitations when destinations are tentative and ensure the evaluation destinations are clearly specified.
- Contractors: Should prepare their offers based on the evaluation destinations provided, understanding these may not be the actual delivery points.
- Agencies: Must ensure transparency and fairness in the evaluation process when actual destinations are unknown.
Practical Implications
- This provision ensures a level playing field for offerors when delivery destinations are not yet determined.
- Contractors should be aware that the actual delivery locations may change after award, potentially impacting logistics and costs.
- Failure to account for this provision could result in mispricing or misunderstanding of contract requirements.