CFR > Title 41 - Public Contracts and Property Management > SUBTITLE C—Federal Property Management Regulations System > CHAPTER 102—FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (parts 102 to 102-197) > SUBCHAPTER D—TRANSPORTATION (parts 102-116 to 102-119) > PART 102-117—TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT > SUBPART B—Acquiring Transportation or Related Services (§102-117.30 to §102-117.95) > 102-117.55—What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a rate tender?

102-117.55—What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a rate tender?

(a) Using a rate tender is an advantage when you:
(1) Have a shipment that must be made within too short a time frame to identify or solicit for a suitable contract;
(2) Have shipments recurring between designated places, but do not expect sufficient volume to obtain favorable rates; or
(3) Are not in a position to make a definite volume and shipment commitment under a FAR contract.
(b) Using a rate tender may be a disadvantage when:
(1) You have sufficient time to use the FAR and this would achieve better results;
(2) You require transportation service for which no rate tender currently exists; or
(3) A TSP may revoke or terminate the tender on short notice.

Code of Federal Regulations

[65 FR 60061, Oct. 6, 2000, as amended at 75 FR 51393, Aug. 20, 2010]