[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 41, Volume 3]
[Revised as of July 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 41CFR102-117.165]

[Page 309]
 
           TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
 
               CHAPTER 102--FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION
 
PART 102-117_TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT--Table of Contents
 
                       Subpart E_Shipping Freight
 
Sec. 102-117.165  What shipping process must I use for freight?

    Use the following shipping process for freight:
    (a) For domestic shipments you must:
    (1) Identify what you are shipping;
    (2) Decide if the cargo is HAZMAT, classified, or sensitive that may 
require special handling or placards;
    (3) Decide mode;
    (4) Check for applicable contracts or rate tenders within your 
agency or other agencies, including GSA;
    (5) Select the most efficient and economical TSP that gives the best 
value;
    (6) Prepare shipping documents; and
    (7) Schedule pickup, declare released value and ensure prompt 
delivery with a fully executed receipt, and oversee shipment.
    (b) For international shipments you must follow all the domestic 
procedures and, in addition, comply with the cargo preference laws. For 
specific information, see subpart D of this part.