FAR 52.247-58 - Loading, Blocking, and Bracing of Freight Car Shipments

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Prescribed in 47.305-15(a)(2)

Effective Date:1 April 1984
Clause or Provision:Clause
Provision or Clause Number: 52.247-58 - Loading, Blocking, and Bracing of Freight Car Shipments
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 47.305-15(a)(2), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts when supplies may be shipped in carload lots by rail:

Clause

(a) Upon receipt of shipping instructions, as provided in this contract, the supplies to be included in any carload shipment by rail shall be loaded, blocked, and braced by the Contractor in accordance with the standards published by the Association of American Railroads and effective at the time of shipment.


(b) Shipments, for which the Association of American Railroads has published no such standards, shall be loaded, blocked, and braced in accordance with standards established by the shipper as evidenced by written acceptance of an authorized representative of the carrier.


(c) The Contractor shall be liable for payment of any damage to any supplies caused by the failure to load, block, and brace in accordance with acceptable standards set forth herein.


(d) A copy of the appropriate pamphlet of the Association of American Railroads may be obtained from that Association.

Important Notes/Requirements:
Subcontract Threshold:
Incorporated by Reference:Yes
Uniform Contract Format:F
Editor:Marshall

Personal notes.

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