(a) Yes, your agency must send copies of each quotation, tender, or contract of special rates, fares, charges, or concessions with TSPs including those authorized by 49 U.S.C. 10721 and 13712, upon execution to—General Services Administration, Transportation Audit Division (QMCA), Crystal Plaza 4, Room 300, 2200 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202, www.gsa.gov/transaudits.
(b) Tenders must be submitted electronically, following the instructions provided by the requesting agency. The following information must be submitted with the tender:
(1) Issuing TSP, Bureau, Agency or Conference.
(2) Tender number.
(3) Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC).
(4) TSP Tax Identification Number (TIN).
(5) Issue date.
(6) Effective date.
(7) Expiration date.
(8) Origin and destination.
(9) Freight Classification and/or commodity description (including origin and destination).
(10) Rate or charge for line haul rates.
(11) Minimum weights.
(12) Route(s).
(13) Accessorial services description(s) with rate or charge and governing publication.
(14) TSP operating authority.
(c) The TSP must include a statement that the TSP will adhere and agree to the following general terms and conditions. The services provided in this tender will be performed in accordance with applicable Federal, State and municipal laws and regulations, including Federal Management Regulation parts 102-117 and 102-118 (41 CFR parts 102-117 and 102-118), and the TSP(s) hold(s) the required operating authority to transport the commodity from, to, or between the places specified in the authorized certificates, permits or temporary operating authorities.
(d) The TSP shall bill the United States Government on Standard Form (SF) 1113, Public Voucher for Transportation Charges, appropriately completed and supported. The TSP(s) will send bills to the “Bill Charges To” address on the face of the bill of lading or agency-ordering document.
(e) The Optional Form (OF) 280, Uniform Tender of Rates and/or Charges for Transportation Services, includes all the provisions of paragraph (c) of this section and is another option to file a tender with the Government.
[69 FR 57619, Sept. 24, 2004, as amended at 74 FR 30475, June 26, 2009]