Delegation of Authority for Adjudication of Transportation Claims

1.  Purpose

Pursuant to  31 U.S.C. § 3726(g), this Order implements a delegation of authority from the Administrator of General Services to all Federal agencies to adjudicate transportation claims between the agency procuring the transportation services and the carrier or freight-forwarder presenting the bill.

2.  Background

The Delegation of Authority for Adjudication of Transportation Claims delegates the authority to Federal agencies to adjudicate transportation claims which cannot be resolved between the agency procuring the transportation services and the carrier or freight-forwarder presenting the bill. Claims shall only be allowed pursuant to 31 U.S.C. § 3726(c)(2).

3.  Delegation of Authority

Effective immediately, the authority to adjudicate transportation claims is delegated to the respective Federal agency where the transportation invoice was paid. All references to “GSA Transportation Audits Division” within 41 CFR § 102-118 will now be considered to be references to that agency.

4.  Limitation

The authority delegated above shall not be re-delegated, but an agency may enter into an agreement with another Federal agency to provide adjudication services on their behalf.

5.  Implementing Actions

Each Federal agency shall take the necessary actions to implement this Order.