48 CFR §47.304-5
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- (a)Unusual conditions or circumstances may require the use of terms other than f.o.b. origin or f.o.b. destination. Such conditions or circumstances include, but are not limited to—
- (1)Transportation disabilities at origin or destination;
- (2)Mode of transportation required;
- (3)Availability of Government or commercial loading, unloading, or transshipment facilities;
- (4)Characteristics of the supplies;
- (5)Trade customs related to certain supplies;
- (6)Origins or destinations in Alaska and Hawaii; and
- (7)Program requirements.
- (b)Contracting officers shall obtain assistance from transportation officers before issuing solicitations when unusual conditions or circumstances exist that relate to f.o.b. terms.