# 47.304-5 Exceptions.

1. (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. (1) Transportation disabilities at origin or destination;

   2. (2) Mode of transportation required;

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

   4. (4) Characteristics of the supplies;

   5. (5) Trade customs related to certain supplies;

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

   7. (7) Program requirements.

2. (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.