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102-117.225—What is the difference between a contract or a rate tender and a commuted rate system?

(a) Under a contract or a rate tender, the agency prepares the bill of lading and books the shipment. The agency is the shipper and pays the TSP the applicable charges. If loss or damage occurs, the agency may either file a claim on behalf of the employee directly with the TSP, or help the employee in filing a claim against the TSP.

(b) Under the commuted rate system an employee arranges for shipping HHG and is reimbursed by the agency for the resulting costs. Use this method only within the continental United States (not Hawaii or Alaska). The agency reimburses the employee according to the Commuted Rate Schedule published by the GSA. The Commuted Rate Schedule (without rate table) is available on the Internet at http://www.policyworks.gov.

American Moving and Storage Association

1611 Duke Street

Alexandria, VA 22314-3482

Tel. 703-683-7410

(d) For further information or assistance, you may contact:

General Services Administration

National Customer Service Center

1500 Bannister Road

Kansas City, MO 64131

http://www.kc.gsa.gov/fsstt

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