DFARS 252.247-7000 Hardship Conditions
Clause Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Aug 2000 version
Facts
- Citation
- DFARS 252.247-7000
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- August 2000
- Prescribed in
- DFARS 247.270-4(a)
- Supplements
- FAR Subpart 52.2 Text of Provisions and Clauses
- Last amended
- 75 FR 51416 Effective Aug 20, 2010
- Text as of
- DFARS Change May 7, 2026
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this clause.
Text
As prescribed in 247.270-4 (a), use the following clause:
HARDSHIP CONDITIONS (AUG 2000)
(a) If the Contractor finds unusual ship, dock, or cargo conditions associated with loading or unloading a particular cargo, that will work a hardship on the Contractor if loaded or unloaded at the basic commodity rates, the Contractor shall—
(1) Notify the Contracting Officer before performing the work, if feasible, but no later than the vessel sailing time; and
(2) Submit any associated request for price adjustment to the Contracting Officer within 10 working days of the vessel sailing time.
(b) Unusual conditions include, but are not limited to, inaccessibility of place of stowage to the ship's cargo gear, side port operations, and small quantities of cargo in any one hatch.
(c) The Contracting Officer will investigate the conditions promptly after receiving the notice. If the Contracting Officer finds that the conditions are unusual and do materially affect the cost of loading or unloading, the Contracting Officer will authorize payment at the applicable man-hour rates set forth in the schedule of rates of this contract.
(End of clause)
Federal Register history
| Final rule | Published | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Transportation (DFARS Case 2003-D028) | ||
| Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Transportation Acquisition Policy | Not on record |
Quick answers
What is DFARS 252.247-7000?
DFARS 252.247-7000 is a clause of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, titled "Hardship Conditions".
What is the current version of DFARS 252.247-7000?
The current version is dated August 2000.
Where is DFARS 252.247-7000 prescribed?
It is prescribed in DFARS 247.270-4(a), Contract clauses.
When was DFARS 252.247-7000 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Transportation (DFARS Case 2003-D028)" (75 FR 51416), published Aug 20, 2010 and effective Aug 20, 2010.
Are changes to DFARS 252.247-7000 proposed?
No proposed rule from the last 3 years is waiting on a final rule.
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