41 CFR § 102-117.60 - Process.

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identifier: "/us/cfr/t41/s102-117.60"
source: "ecfr"
legal_status: "authoritative_unofficial"
title: "41 CFR § 102-117.60 - Process."
title_number: 41
title_name: "Public Contracts and Property Management"
section_number: "102-117.60"
section_name: "Process."
chapter_number: 102
chapter_name: "FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION"
subchapter_number: "D"
subchapter_name: "TRANSPORTATION"
part_number: "102-117"
part_name: "117—TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT"
positive_law: false
currency: "2026-04-05"
last_updated: "2026-04-05"
format_version: "1.1.0"
generator: "[email protected]"
authority: "31 U.S.C. 3726; 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 40 U.S.C. 501,  46 U.S.C. 55305; 49 U.S.C. 40118."
regulatory_source: "90 FR 58480, Dec. 16, 2025, unless otherwise noted."
cfr_part: "102-117"
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# 102-117.60 Process.

Use the following shipping process:

(a) For shipments, it is required to—

(1) Identify what is being shipping;

(2) Decide if the cargo is HAZMAT, classified, or sensitive that may require special handling or placards;

(3) Select the most efficient and cost effective mode;

(4) Select an acquisition method from § 102-117.15;

(5) Consider all costs associated with the shipment including accessorial charges, surcharges, customs fees, etc.;

(6) Select the most efficient and economical TSP that gives the best value;

(7) Demonstrate no preferential treatment to any TSP when arranging for transportation services except on international shipments (International shipments must be given to United States registered commercial vessels and aircraft.);

(8) Prepare shipping documents; and

(9) Schedule pickup, ensure prompt delivery with a fully executed receipt, and oversee shipment.

(b) For international shipments, follow all requirements of paragraph (a) of this section and international requirements in § 102-117.40.