[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 48, Volume 1]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 48CFR47]



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            TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM

 

                CHAPTER 1--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION

 

PART 47_TRANSPORTATION--Table of Contents

 

             Subpart 47.3_Transportation in Supply Contracts

 

47.301  General.



    (a) Transportation and traffic management factors are important in 

awarding and administering contracts to ensure that (1) acquisitions are 

made on the basis most advantageous to the Government and (2) supplies 

arrive in good order and condition and on time at the required place. 

(See 47.104 for possible reduced transportation rates for Government 

shipments).

    (b) The requiring activity shall--

    (1) Consider all transportation factors including present and future 

requirements, positioning of supplies, and subsequent distribution to 

the extent known or ascertainable; and

    (2) Provide the contracting office with information and instructions 

reflecting transportation factors applicable to the particular 

acquisition.



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