FAR 52.247-22 Contractor Liability for Loss of and/or Damage to Freight other than Household Goods

Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Apr 1984 version

Facts

Citation
FAR 52.247-22
Type
Clause
Current version
April 1984
Prescribed in
FAR 47.207-7(d)
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 47.207-7(d), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts for the transportation of freight other than household goods:

Contractor Liability for Loss of and/or Damage to Freight other than Household Goods (Apr 1984)

Except when loss and/or damage arises out of causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor, the Contractor shall assume full liability for any and all goods lost and/or damaged in the movement covered by this contract.

(End of clause)

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

Quick answers

What is FAR 52.247-22?

FAR 52.247-22 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Contractor Liability for Loss of and/or Damage to Freight other than Household Goods".

What is the current version of FAR 52.247-22?

The current version is dated April 1984.

Where is FAR 52.247-22 prescribed?

It is prescribed in FAR 47.207-7(d), Liability and insurance.

Are changes to FAR 52.247-22 proposed?

One proposed change has no final rule yet.

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