Federal Acquisition Regulation
General
FAR 47.301
(a) Transportation and traffic management factors are important in awarding and administering contracts to ensure that (1) acquisitions are made on the basis most advantageous to the Government and (2) supplies arrive in good order and condition and on time at the required place. (See Government rate tenders under sections 10721 and 13712 of the Interstate Commerce Act (49 U.S.C. 10721 and 13712) (FAR 47.104) for possible reduced transportation rates for Government shipments.) (b) The requiring activity shall- (1) Consider all transportation factors including present and future requirements, positioning of supplies, and subsequent distribution to the extent known or ascertainable; and (2) Provide the contracting office with information and instructions reflecting transportation factors applicable to the particular acquisition.
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