47.304-5  Exceptions.

(a)  Unusual conditions or circumstances may require the use of terms other than f.o.b. origin or f.o.b. destination. Such conditions or circumstances include, but are not limited to-

(1)  Transportation disabilities at origin or destination;

(2)  Mode of transportation required;

(3)  Availability of Government or commercial loading, unloading, or transshipment facilities;

(4)  Characteristics of the supplies;

(5)  Trade customs related to certain supplies;

(6)  Origins or destinations in Alaska and Hawaii; and

(7)  Program requirements.

(b)  Contracting officers shall obtain assistance from transportation officers before issuing solicitations when unusual conditions or circumstances exist that relate to f.o.b. terms.