252.247-7003 Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment To The Cost Bearer.
Prescription and Applicability
DFARS Prescription, 247.207
(1) Use the clause at 252.247-7003 , Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment to the Cost Bearer, in solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, that are for carriage in which a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder will provide or arrange truck transportation services that provide for a fuel-related adjustment.
(2) Use the clause at 252.247-7028, Application for U.S. Government Shipping Documentation/Instructions in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, when shipping under Bills of Lading and Domestic Route Order under FOB origin contracts, Export Traffic Release regardless of FOB terms, or foreign military sales shipments.
Current Text
252.247-7003 Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment To The Cost Bearer.
As prescribed in 247.207, use the following clause:
Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment to the Cost Bearer (JAN 2023)
(a) This clause implements section 884 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Pub. L. 110-417).
(b) Unless an exception is authorized by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall pass through any motor carrier fuel-related surcharge adjustments to the person, corporation, or entity that directly bears the cost of fuel for shipment(s) transported under this contract.
(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts, including subcontracts for commercial products or commercial services, with motor carriers, brokers, or freight forwarders.
(End of clause)
[75 FR 59105, Sept. 27, 2010, as amended at 78 FR 37991, June 25, 2013; 88 FR 6596, Jan. 31, 2023]
Active Class Deviations Affecting This Clause
Class Deviation 2026-O0047, DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 47)
- Status: Active
- Date Issued: 2026-03-16
- Change type: MODIFIED
- Action: Modified by RFO class deviation
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