[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: 41CFR102-117.55]

[Page 305]
 
           TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
 
               CHAPTER 102--FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION
 
PART 102-117_TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT--Table of Contents
 
         Subpart B_Acquiring Transportation or Related Services
 
Sec. 102-117.55  What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a rate 
tender?

    (a) Using a rate tender is an advantage when you:
    (1) Have a shipment that must be made within too short a time frame 
to identify or solicit for a suitable contract; or
    (2) Have shipments recurring between designated places, but do not 
expect sufficient volume to obtain favorable rates.
    (b) Using a rate tender may be a disadvantage when:
    (1) You have sufficient time to use the FAR and this would achieve 
better results;
    (2) You require transportation service for which no rate tender 
currently exists; or
    (3) A TSP may revoke or terminate the tender on short notice.