FAR 47.301 General

Section Federal Acquisition Regulation

Facts

Citation
FAR 47.301
Type
Section
Proposed changes
1
Text as of
FAC 2026-01
Official text
acquisition.gov

Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this section.

Text

(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.

Contents

  • 47.301-1 Responsibilities of contracting officers
  • 47.301-2 Participation of transportation officers
  • 47.301-3 Using the Defense Transportation System (DTS)

Proposed changes

Proposed rule Published Comments
Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 9, 27, and 47 91 FR 59584 · FAR Case 2026-011, Docket No. FAR-2026-0011, Sequence No. 1 Closed Oct 19, 2026No final rule found

Sections cited

  • FAR 47.104 Government rate tenders under sections 10721 and 13712 of the Interstate Commerce Act (49 U.S.C. 10721 and 13712)

Quick answers

What is FAR 47.301?

FAR 47.301 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "General".

Are changes to FAR 47.301 proposed?

One proposed change has no final rule yet.

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