{"data":{"id":"us/41-cfr-102-117.60","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"41 CFR 102-117.60","heading":"-117.60 Process.","body":"Use the following shipping process:\n(a) For shipments, it is required to—\n(1) Identify what is being shipping;\n(2) Decide if the cargo is HAZMAT, classified, or sensitive that may require special handling or placards;\n(3) Select the most efficient and cost effective mode;\n(4) Select an acquisition method from § 102-117.15;\n(5) Consider all costs associated with the shipment including accessorial charges, surcharges, customs fees, etc.;\n(6) Select the most efficient and economical TSP that gives the best value;\n(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.);\n(8) Prepare shipping documents; and\n(9) Schedule pickup, ensure prompt delivery with a fully executed receipt, and oversee shipment.\n(b) For international shipments, follow all requirements of paragraph (a) of this section and international requirements in § 102-117.40.","path":["Title 41—Public Contracts and Property Management","Subtitle C—Federal Property Management Regulations System","CHAPTER 102—FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION","SUBCHAPTER D—TRANSPORTATION","PART 102-117—TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT","Subpart D—Shipping Categories"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-41.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:26:05Z","sha256":"8cd94338a3a3e2a12149b24775f44d048a9c35c9f4a040a544167a9e1275b5d4","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/41-cfr-102-117.55","next":"us/41-cfr-102-117.65"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}