Superseded

This policy memo has been superseded by the 2012 SAMM Rewrite.

 
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DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY 
2800 DEFENSE PENTAGON 
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301-2800

1/22/2008

MEMORANDUM FOR :

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SUBJECT :

Additional Transportation Charges for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Shipments (DSCA Policy 08-04) [SAMM E-Change 100]

This memorandum provides guidance for billing and paying additional transportation charges related to delays in FMS shipments caused by freight forwarders. It also provides updates to the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) to add information on such additional transportation charges that are permissible as part of FMS shipments.

Payments for allowable detention and demurrage costs (see definitions below) charged by carriers of FMS shipments are to be charged at the actual cost to the applicable FMS case and line. The Defense Logistics Agency and the Military Services will direct billings to the appropriate MILDEP International Logistics Control Office (ILCO) for distribution to the case manager for processing the payment. If a delayed shipment relates to more than one FMS shipment, the costs will be pro-rated among the shipments according to total purchase costs. Case managers must obtain the approval of DSCA (Business Operations Directorate), before processing billings in excess of $50,000, or 10 percent of the case value. If a billing for additional transportation results in an increase in cost for the line, the case must be modified to include the additional charges.

The attached changes will be included in the automated version of the SAMM found on the DSCA Web Page as SAMM E-Change 100. If you have any questions concerning this policy, please contact Ms. Rita Chico, DSCA DBO/FPA, at (703) 602-3632, e-mail rita.chico@dsca.mil

Ann Cataldo
Principal Director
Business Operations

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DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY
DEFENSE EXPORTS AND COOPERATION (DASA-DEC)
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS (NAVIPO)
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (SAF/IA)
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

DIRECTOR, DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

DIRECTOR, NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY

DIRECTOR, DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY

DIRECTOR, DEFENSE REUTILIZATION AND MARKETING SERVICE

DIRECTOR, DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY

DIRECTOR, DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY

DIRECTOR, DEFENSE LOGISTICS INFORMATION SERVICE

DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR INFORMATION ASSURANCE,
NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY
DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR SECURITY ASSISTANCE,
DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE - DENVER CENTER

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SOUTHCOM

SAMM E-Change 100

Effective immediately, the SAMM, Chapters 7 and 9 are updated as follows:

  1. Add a new section. C7.18.3, and subparagraphs:

    C7.18.3. Additional Transportation Services. Unanticipated carrier services associated with delays in shipment caused by others will be charged to the FMS case line associated with the shipment. If multiple FMS cases/lines are involved, the charges must be pro-rated to the applicable lines according to the purchase costs of the individual shipments. Cases may need to be modified to identify the additional costs. These additional transportation costs must not be paid from the FMS Transportation Surcharge Account. Case managers must notify and obtain the approval of DSCA (Business Operations Directorate) before processing billings in excess of $50,000 or 10 percent of the case value. An email message, facsimile or hard copy request, from the service provider, is sufficient for the notification to the designated POC at the International Logistics Control Office (ILCO)(DTR 4500.9-R Part II, Attachment V7, Table V7-2 TAC Points of Contact.), in order to identify the case manager responsible for processing the bill. The carrier is responsible for providing sufficient documentation to the case manager to process the bill.

    C7.18.3.1. Detention. A charge made on a carrier conveyance held by or for a consignor or consignee beyond the allowable free time for loading or unloading, for forwarding directions, or for any other purpose authorized and documented by the consignor or consignee. Charges for detention are in addition to all other lawful transportation charges.

    C7.18.3.2. Demurrage. A charge against a consignor or consignee for holding carrier equipment beyond the allowable free time for loading and unloading, for forwarding directions, or for any other purpose authorized and documented by the consignor or consignee. It may also be a charge to shippers accruing from the time the container is discharged from the vessel. Charges for demurrage are in addition to all other transportation charges. Demurrage charges typically are associated with rail and water port operations.

  2. Revise Table C9.T2. Table of FMS Charges:

    Charge

    Description

    How Priced

    Applied by - for billing

    References

    Transportation

    Cost to United States of transporting purchaser materiel using the Defense Transportation System (DTS) or a Bill of Lading. Includes costs for labor, materiel, or services at ports of embarkation or debarkation. 
    Unanticipated services related to detention and demurrage

    Included as a percentage of applicable line items as a below-the-line charge on the LOA. 
    See Chapter 5 for a complete list of Delivery Term Codes (DTCs). 
    For blanket order lines - the DTC %. 
    For defined order lines - the DTC % for the first $10,000 in unit cost and 25% of the DTC % for the portion of the unit cost that exceeds $10,000. 
    A TBC, if used, overrides the DTC for both blanket and defined order line entries. 
    Estimated/actual pricing for transportation may be used if known 
     

    DFAS-Indianapolis

    DoDFMR, Volume 15, Chapter 7, paragraph 070503

      

    When provided as a unique service, this charge may be included as a separate line on the LOA.

    Implementing Agency

     
     

    Unanticipated services related to detention and demurrage

    Actual charges applied to the applicable line. The case must be modified to reflect the additional costs to the line.

    Implementing Agency

    See Chapter 7, C7.18.3.