FAR 52.247-56 Transit Arrangements
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Apr 1984 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.247-56
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- April 1984
- Prescribed in
- FAR 47.305-13(a)(3)(ii)
- 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 47.305-13 (a)(3)(ii), insert the following provision in solicitations when benefits may accrue to the Government because transit arrangements may apply:
Transit Arrangements (Apr 1984)
The lowest appropriate common carrier transportation costs, including offeror’s through transit rates and charges when applicable, from offeror’s shipping points, via the transit point, to the ultimate destination will be used in evaluating offers.
| Transit Point(s) | Destination(s) |
|---|---|
| [fill-in] | [fill-in] |
| [fill-in] | [fill-in] |
(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 52.247-56?
FAR 52.247-56 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Transit Arrangements".
What is the current version of FAR 52.247-56?
The current version is dated April 1984.
Where is FAR 52.247-56 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 47.305-13(a)(3)(ii), Transit arrangements.
Are changes to FAR 52.247-56 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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