FAR 52.247-23 Contractor Liability for Loss of and/or Damage to Household Goods
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Jan 1991 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.247-23
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- January 1991
- Prescribed in
- FAR 47.207-7(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 47.207-7(e), insert the following clause:
Contractor Liability for Loss of and/or Damage to Household Goods (Jan 1991)
(a) Except when loss and/or damage arise out of causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor, the Contractor shall be liable to the owner for the loss of and/or damage to any article while being-
(1) Packed, picked up, loaded, transported, delivered, unloaded, or unpacked;
(2) Stored in transit; or
(3) Serviced (appliances, etc.) by a third person hired by the Contractor to perform the servicing.
(b) The Contractor shall be liable for loss and/or damage discovered by the owner if written notice of such loss and/or damage is dispatched to the Contractor not later than 75 days following the date of delivery.
(c) The Contractor shall indemnify the owner of the goods at a rate of [fill-in] cents per pound per article.
(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 52.247-23?
FAR 52.247-23 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Contractor Liability for Loss of and/or Damage to Household Goods".
What is the current version of FAR 52.247-23?
The current version is dated January 1991.
Where is FAR 52.247-23 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 47.207-7(e), Liability and insurance.
Are changes to FAR 52.247-23 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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