FAR 52.247-37 - F.O.B. Vessel, Port of Shipment

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Prescribed in 47.303-9(c)

Effective Date:1 April 1984
Clause or Provision:Clause
Provision or Clause Number: 52.247-37 - F.O.B. Vessel, Port of Shipment
Principle Type And/Or Purpose of Contract:
Required:
Applicable:Fixed Price, Supply; Leasing of Motor Vehicles; Indefinite Delivery; Simplified Acquisition Procedures (Excludes Micro-Purchase)
Optional:Utility Services; Facilities; Dismantling, Demolition or Removal of Improvements; Fixed Price, Construction; Time & Material/Labor Hour; Cost Reimbursement, Construction; Fixed Price, Service; Cost Reimbursement, Supply; Cost Reimbursement, Service
Subject:Freight and/or Transportation
ProcurementType:
Contract Threshold:
Prescription Overview:

Prescription

Clause Overview:

Insertion Requirement

As prescribed in 47.303-9(c), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts when the delivery term is f.o.b. vessel, port of shipment:

Clause

(a) The term “f.o.b. vessel, port of shipment,” as used in this clause, means free of expense to the Government loaded, stowed, and trimmed on board the ocean vessel at the specified port of shipment.


(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 to protect the goods and to ensure assessment of the lowest applicable transportation charge;

(2)

  • (i) Deliver the shipment on board the ocean vessel in good order and condition on the date or within the period fixed; and
  • (ii) Pay and bear all charges incurred in placing the shipment actually on board;

(3) Provide a clean ship’s receipt or on-board ocean bill of lading;

(4) Be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before delivery of the shipment on board the ocean vessel; and

(5) At the Government’s request and expense, assist in obtaining the documents required for—

  • (i) Exportation; or
  • (ii) Importation at destination.
Important Notes/Requirements:
Subcontract Threshold:
Incorporated by Reference:Yes
Uniform Contract Format:F
Editor:Marshall

Personal notes.

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