FAR 52.247-10 Net Weight-General Freight
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Apr 1984 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.247-10
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- April 1984
- Prescribed in
- FAR 47.207-4(a)(2)
- 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 clause.
Text
As prescribed in 47.207-4(a)(2), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts for transportation or for transportation-related services when the weight of shipments of freight other than household goods or office furniture is not known at the time of shipment and the contractor is responsible for determining the net weight of the shipments:
Net Weight-General Freight (Apr 1984)
(a) The net weight of the shipment shall be determined by deducting the tare weight of the vehicle (determined by having the empty vehicle with a full tank of fuel weighed by a certified weighmaster on a certified scale) from the gross weight of the vehicle (determined by having the loaded vehicle with a full tank of fuel weighed by a certified weighmaster on a certified scale).
(b) The Contractor shall attach the original copies of the empty and loaded weight certificates to the invoice for services.
(End of clause)
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 |
Quick answers
What is FAR 52.247-10?
FAR 52.247-10 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Net Weight-General Freight".
What is the current version of FAR 52.247-10?
The current version is dated April 1984.
Where is FAR 52.247-10 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 47.207-4(a)(2), Determination of Weights.
Are changes to FAR 52.247-10 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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