FAR 47.304-4 Shipments originating outside CONUS
Subsection Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 47.304-4
- Type
- Subsection
- 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 subsection.
Text
(a) Unless there are valid reasons to the contrary (see 47.304-5), acquisition of supplies originating outside CONUS for ultimate delivery to destinations within CONUS or elsewhere, regardless of the quantity of the shipments, shall be on the basis of f.o.b. origin or f.o.b. destination, whichever is more advantageous to the Government.
(b) The contracting officer shall request the advice of the transportation officer to determine the most appropriate place of delivery to be specified in acquisition documents, giving full consideration to the possible use of Government transportation facilities, reduced rates available, special licensing or custom requirements, and availability of U.S. flag shipping services between the points involved (see subpart 47.5).
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 9, 27, and 47 | Closed Oct 19, 2026No final rule found |
Sections cited
- FAR 47.304-5 Exceptions
- FAR Subpart 47.5 Ocean Transportation by U.S.-Flag Vessels
Quick answers
What is FAR 47.304-4?
FAR 47.304-4 is a subsection of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Shipments originating outside CONUS".
Are changes to FAR 47.304-4 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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