BILLING CODE: 6820-EP
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
[OMB Control No. 9000-0061; Docket No. 2024-0053; Sequence
No. 12]
Information Collection; Federal Acquisition Regulation Part
47: Transportation Requirements
AGENCY:

Department of Defense (DOD), General Services

Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
regulations, DoD, GSA, and NASA invite the public to
comment on an extension concerning Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) part 47, transportation requirements. DoD,
GSA, and NASA invite comments on: whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of Federal Government
acquisitions, including whether the information will have
practical utility; the accuracy of the estimate of the
burden of the proposed information collection; ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and ways to minimize the
burden of the information collection on respondents,

including the use of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology. OMB has approved
this information collection for use through November 30,
2024. DoD, GSA, and NASA propose that OMB extend its
approval for use for three additional years beyond the
current expiration date.
DATES: DoD, GSA, and NASA will consider all comments
received by [INSERT DATE 60 DAYS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION
IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER.]
ADDRESSES:

DoD, GSA, and NASA invite interested persons to

submit comments on this collection through
https://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions on
the site. This website provides the ability to type short
comments directly into the comment field or attach a file
for lengthier comments. If there are difficulties
submitting comments, contact the GSA Regulatory Secretariat
Division at 202-501-4755 or GSARegSec@gsa.gov.
Instructions:

All items submitted must cite OMB Control

No. 9000-0061, Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 47:
Transportation Requirements. Comments received generally
will be posted without change to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal and/or
business confidential information provided. To confirm
receipt of your comment(s), please check
www.regulations.gov, approximately two to three days after
submission to verify posting.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Zenaida Delgado,
Procurement Analyst, at telephone 202-969-7207, or
zenaida.delgado@gsa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. OMB control number, Title, and any Associated Form(s):
9000-0061, Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 47:
Transportation Requirements.
B. Need and Uses
This clearance covers the information that contractors
must submit to comply with the following requirements in
FAR part 47:
• FAR 52.247–2, Permits, Authorities, or Franchises.
The clause requires an offeror to indicate whether it
has the proper authorization from the Federal Highway
Administration (or other cognizant regulatory body) before
it can be allowed to move material under any contract for
regulated freight transportation or transportation-related
services. The offeror may also be requested to furnish a
copy of the authorization before moving material under the
contract. The contracting officer and transportation office
review the information to ensure that the offeror has
complied with all regulatory requirements and has obtained
any permits, licenses, or franchises that are needed to
transport the supplies.
• FAR 52.247–6, Financial Statement.

This provision requires an offeror to furnish the
Government with a current certified statement of the
offeror's financial condition and such data as the
Government may request with respect to the offeror's
operations. The contracting officer uses this information
to determine whether a potential awardee is responsible in
accordance with FAR part 9.
• FAR 52.247–48, F.o.b. Destination—Evidence of
Shipment.
This clause requires the contractor to retain and make
available to the Government for review, as necessary,
evidence of free on board (f.o.b.) destination shipment
documentation for a period of three years after final
payment of the contract. The Government may request this
information from the contractor while auditing a contract
or to resolve disputes.
• FAR 52.247–51, Evaluation of Export Offers.
This provision requires an offeror to nominate a
port/terminal of loading they recommend for the purposes of
evaluation of their offer and indicate whether the prices
proposed are based on f.o.b. origin or f.o.b. destination.
The contracting officer uses the information to ensure that
offers are evaluated and awards are made on the basis of
the lowest laid down cost to the Government at the overseas
port of discharge.

• FAR 52.247–52, Clearance and Documentation
Requirements—Shipments to DOD Air or Water Terminal
Transshipment Points.
This clause directs the contractor to provide the
Government certain information regarding shipments to DoD
air or water terminal transshipment points. The Government
transportation office uses this information to support
applications for export release and to prepare the
Transportation Control and Movement Document (TCMD).
• FAR 52.247–53, Freight Classification Description.
When the Government purchases supplies that are new to
the supply system, nonstandard, or modifications of
previously shipped items, and different freight
classifications may apply, this provision requests an
offeror provide the full Uniform Freight Classification
(rail) description, or the National Motor Freight
Classification description applicable to the supplies. The
contracting officer uses this information to determine the
proper freight for supplies.
• FAR 52.247–57, Transportation Transit Privilege
Credits.
This clause allows the offeror to identify any
transportation charges, including any transit charges, that
the offeror will agree to pay, subject to reimbursement by
the Government. The contracting officer uses this
information to ensure consideration of an offeror's transit

credits when evaluating an f.o.b. origin price for shipping
supplies to the designated Government destinations.
• FAR 52.247–60, Guaranteed Shipping Characteristics.
This clause requires the offeror to provide details on
the shipping container(s) to be used for each part or
component that is packed or packaged separately. The
contracting officer uses this information to determine
transportation costs for evaluation purposes.
• FAR 52.247–63, Preference for U.S.-Flag Air
Carriers.
In the event that a contractor selects a carrier other
than a U.S.-flag air carrier for international air
transportation during performance of the contract, this
clause requires the contractor to include a statement
regarding the unavailability of U.S.-Flag Air Carriers on
vouchers involving such transportation. The Government uses
the information provided on the voucher to ensure
compliance with section 5 of the International Air
Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act of 1974 (49
U.S.C. 40118), which requires the Government and its
contractors and subcontractors to use U.S.-flag air
carriers for U.S. Government-financed international air
transportation of personnel (and their personal effects) or
property, to the extent that service by those carriers is
available.

• FAR 52.247–64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.Flag Commercial Vessels.
This clause requires a contractor to provide the
contracting officer and the Maritime Administration's one
legible copy of rated on-board ocean bill of lading for
each shipment made by the contractor or its subcontractors.
The Government uses this information to ensure compliance
with the Cargo Preference Act of 1954.
• FAR 52.247–67, Submission of Transportation
Documents for Audit.
This clause requires the contractor to submit for
prepayment audit transportation documents on which the
United States will assume freight charges that were paid by
the contractor under a cost-reimbursement contract or by
the contractor's first-tier subcontractor (for a costreimbursement subcontract). For freight shipment bills
under $100 are to be retained on-site by the contractor and
made available for on-site audits. The Government uses this
information to conduct a prepayment audit of transportation
charges on a cost-reimbursement contract when reimbursement
of transportation as a direct charge to the contract or
subcontract is authorized. The prepayment audit is required
to comply with agency prepayment audit programs established
pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3726.
• FAR 52.247–68, Report of Shipment (REPSHIP).

This clause requires contractors to send an advance
notice of shipment to the consignee transportation officer
to be received at least 24 hours before the arrival of the
shipment, unless otherwise directed by a contracting
officer. The Government uses this information to alert the
receiving activity of certain shipments. The advance notice
facilitates arrangements for transportation control, labor,
space, and use of materials handling equipment at
destination. The timely receipt of notices by the consignee
transportation office precludes the Government from
incurring demurrage and vehicle detention charges.
• FAR 47.303 Clauses for Standard Delivery Terms.
The following FAR clauses require the contractor to
(as appropriate to the delivery terms specified in the
contract): Prepare or provide special annotation on a
Government or commercial bill of lading; provide an ocean
bill of lading or airway bill; annotate commercial shipping
documents; distribute copies of the bill of lading; provide
applicable transportation receipts; assist in obtaining
documents for exportation or importation destinations;
and/or obtain insurance documents:
FAR 52.247-1, Commercial Bill of Lading Notations
FAR 52.247-29, F.o.b. Origin
FAR 52.247-30, F.o.b. Origin, Contractor's Facility
FAR 52.247-31, F.o.b. Origin, Freight Allowed
FAR 52.247-32, F.o.b. Origin, Freight Prepaid

FAR 52.247-33, F.o.b. Origin, With Differentials
FAR 52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination
FAR 52.247-35, F.o.b. Destination, Within Consignee's
Premises
FAR 52.247-36, F.a.s. Vessel, Port of Shipment
FAR 52.247-37, F.o.b. Vessel, Port of Shipment
FAR 52.247-38, F.o.b. Inland Carrier, Point of Exportation
FAR 52.247-41, C. & f. Destination
FAR 52.247-42, C.i.f. Destination
FAR 52.247-43, F.o.b. Designated Air Carrier's
Terminal, Point of Exportation
FAR 52.247-44, F.o.b. Designated Air Carrier's Terminal,
Point of Importation
FAR 52.247-65, F.o.b. Origin, Prepaid Freight—Small Package
Shipments
The contracting officer and the Government
transportation office use this information in awarding and
administering contracts to ensure: (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.
C. Annual Burden
Respondents:
Recordkeepers:

16,114.
849.

Total Annual Responses:

348,766.

Total Burden Hours:

27,502 (25,936 reporting hours +

1,566 recordkeeping hours).
OBTAINING COPIES:

Requesters may obtain a copy of the

information collection documents from the GSA Regulatory
Secretariat Division by calling 202-501-4755 or emailing
GSARegSec@gsa.gov. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0061,
Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 47: Transportation
Requirements.

Janet Fry,
Director,
Federal Acquisition Policy Division,
Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy,
Office of Acquisition Policy,
Office of Governmentwide Policy.

[FR Doc. 2024-13679 Filed: 6/20/2024 8:45 am; Publication Date: 6/21/2024]