47.304-5 Exceptions.
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(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-
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(1) Transportation disabilities at origin or destination;
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(2) Mode of transportation required;
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(3) Availability of Government or commercial loading, unloading, or transshipment facilities;
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(4) Characteristics of the supplies;
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(5) Trade customs related to certain supplies;
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(6) Origins or destinations in Alaska and Hawaii; and
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(7) Program requirements.
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(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.