[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 120 (Friday, June 21, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52051-52052]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-13679]



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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.

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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 August 
20, 2024.

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 
[email protected].
    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 [email protected].

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.

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    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 cost-
reimbursement 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: 16,114.
    Recordkeepers: 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 [email protected]. 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 6-20-24; 8:45 am]
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