FAR 52.247-15 Contractor Responsibility for Loading and Unloading
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Apr 1984 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.247-15
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- April 1984
- Prescribed in
- FAR 47.207-5(e)
- 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 47.207-5(e), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts for transportation or for transportation-related services when the contractor is responsible for loading and unloading shipments:
Contractor Responsibility for Loading and Unloading (Apr 1984)
(a)
(1) Unless otherwise specified in this contract to cover store-door or inside delivery, the Contractor shall load and unload shipments at no additional expense to the Government.
(2) The Government or its agent will place or receive freight at the tailgate of the Contractor’s vehicle. Tailgate delivery, for purposes of this contract, is defined as that which enables a forklift truck or similar equipment, with operator only, to place or remove cargo from the tailgate of the Contractor’s vehicle.
(b) If loading is the responsibility of the Contractor, the Contractor shall perform all shoring, blocking, and bracing. The Contractor shall provide dunnage at the Contractor’s expense.
(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 52.247-15?
FAR 52.247-15 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Contractor Responsibility for Loading and Unloading".
What is the current version of FAR 52.247-15?
The current version is dated April 1984.
Where is FAR 52.247-15 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 47.207-5(e), Contractor responsibilities.
Are changes to FAR 52.247-15 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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