Code of Federal Regulations Title 41. Public Contracts and Property Management § 41.302–7.4 Who pays for shipping professional books, papers, and equipment (PBP & E)?

The agency may pay for shipping PBP & E as a discretionary item. When authorized, shipping PBP & E is considered an administrative cost to the agency. However, for ease of administration in calculating this allowance, PBP & E should be included as part of the HHG shipment, if possible. That is, if the net weight of the HHG plus the PBP & E is less than 18,000 pounds, the agency should ship the items together and pay for the HHG shipment in one payment.