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This rule establishes a clause for use in contracts that will allow the Government to require that contractors provide Transporter Proof of Delivery (TPD) when requested. As used in the clause, TPD means a commercial document that is generated by the contractor or the contractor’s transporter of supplies and is signed by the Government customer in order to document delivery of supplies under a contract or order. Not all Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) customers provide acknowledgement of receipt, which can lead to payment problems and negatively impact audit readiness. The TPD clause provides a mechanism for procuring alternative proof of delivery from affected contractors. TPD documentation will be used as evidential matter in support of the receipt and acceptance functions, which will facilitate the payment process and support timely payment, thus decreasing Prompt Payment Act interest charges against the Government. Due to extensive changes to the first proposed rule, a second proposed rule will be published.