Shipping Terms Not Called Out in the FAR
Started by thecontractingguy · Apr 20, 2017 · 4 replies
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thecontractingguy
Apr 20, 2017 · 9y ago
Does anyone have some insight into shipping terms for supplies that vendors quote on? Example include shipping terms, EX Work, Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Delivery at Point (DAP), etc. I get confused on this as the FAR does not touch on these and some vendors will not change to one of the FAR shipping terms.
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Neil Roberts
Apr 20, 2017 · 9y ago
Sounds like your suppliers are shipping from outside the U.S or its possessions. These shipping terms are complicated and include customs, duties, taxes and liability for loss. The standard for such shipping is INCO terms (International Chamber of Commerce). Specific terms such as you are seeking, are defined therein. But, you will probably need to do Google research on the plain meaning of the given definition.
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Guest Vern Edwards
Apr 20, 2017 · 9y ago
thecontractingguy said:
Does anyone have some insight into shipping terms for supplies that vendors quote on?
What do you mean by "insight"? What do you want to know?
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thecontractingguy
Apr 20, 2017 · 9y ago
I would like what has been done by some when they run into international shipments with shipping terms that are not found in the FAR i.e. EX Works.
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Guest Vern Edwards
Apr 20, 2017 · 9y ago
In other words, you want to know how the government evaluates quotes or proposals that are based on such terms?