Title 48—Federal Acquisition Regulations System--Volume 1
PART 647—TRANSPORTATION
647.000   Scope of part.
The FAR and DOSAR do not apply to the acquisition of transportation services via Government bill of lading (GBL) or other similar forms.
647.207   Solicitation provisions, contract clauses, and special requirements.
647.207-7   Liability and insurance.
(e) The Procurement Executive has approved a class deviation for paragraph (c) of FAR clause 52.247-23, Contractor Liability for Loss of and/or Damage to Household Goods. The contracting officer shall indicate that the contractor shall indemnify the owner of the goods at a rate of $5.00 per pound (or metric equivalent in local currency) based on the total net weight. The rate conforms with liability calculations found in International Through Government Bills of Lading (ITGBL).
647.305   Solicitation provisions, contract clauses, and transportation factors.
647.305-70   Notice of shipment.
The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 652.247-70, Notice of Shipment, in solicitations and contracts entered into and performed outside the United States, when overseas shipment of supplies is required.
647.305-71   Shipping instructions.
The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 652.247-71, Shipping Instructions, in solicitations and contracts with a source in the United States if overseas shipment of supplies is required.