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252.247-7014

Demurrage.
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Effective Date
DEC 1991
Active Deviations
1
Versions
3 (since 2016-12-22)
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  • 2026-O0047 — DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 47)
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252.247-7014 Demurrage.

As prescribed in 247.271-3(c), use the following clause:

Demurrage (DEC 1991)

The Contractor shall be liable for all demurrage, detention, or other charges as a result of its failure to load or unload trucks, freight cars, freight terminals, vessel piers, or warehouses within the free time allowed under applicable rules and tariffs.

(End of clause)

[56 FR 36479, July 31, 1991, as amended at 75 FR 51419, Aug. 20, 2010; 84 FR 25195, May 31, 2019; 84 FR 30952, June 28, 2019]
RFO
Prescription superseded under the RFO

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R-DFARS Prescription Source

This clause is prescribed in the R-DFARS by the following deviation:

  • 2026-O0047 — DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 47) (DFARS Part 247)
    Add clause 252.247-7014
247.271-3(c)
(c) for use of schedules.
(b) In addition to designating each ordering activity, as required by the clause at FAR 52.216-18, Ordering, identify by name or position title the individuals authorized to place orders for each activity. When provisions are made for placing oral orders in accordance with FAR 16.504(a)(4)(vii)), document the oral orders in accordance with department or agency instructions.
(c) The clause at 252.247-7014, Demurrage. See additional information at PGI 247.271-3 (c)(1) for demurrage and detention charges.
Prescription data sourced from eCFR as of 2026-06-10 03:16 UTC. Cross-references within the prescription are not resolved automatically.

Regulatory Stack

The layers of regulation that govern this clause, from the FAR prescription through agency-specific supplements and any active deviations.

R-DFARS R-DFARS Prescription Per Deviation 2026-O0047 (DFARS Part 247)
2026-O0047: DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 47) — DFARS Part 247

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DFARS DFARS Supplement (eCFR) ⚠ May be superseded by RFO 247.271-3(c)
(c) for use of schedules.
(b) In addition to designating each ordering activity, as required by the clause at FAR 52.216-18, Ordering, identify by name or position title the individuals authorized to place orders for each activity. When provisions are made for placing oral orders in accordance with FAR 16.504(a)(4)(vii)), document the oral orders in accordance with department or agency instructions.
(c) The clause at 252.247-7014, Demurrage. See additional information at PGI 247.271-3 (c)(1) for demurrage and detention charges.

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Version History

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DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 47) Add clause 252.247-7014
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