22.001
Definitions
FAR 22.001 defines essential labor-related terms that contracting professionals must understand to ensure compliance with federal labor standards in government acquisitions.
Overview
FAR 22.001 provides definitions for key terms used throughout FAR Part 22, which governs the application of labor laws to government acquisitions. This section clarifies the meaning of terms such as "Administrator," "agency labor advisor," "e98," "service contract," "service employee," and "Wage Determinations at SAM.gov." Understanding these definitions is essential for proper compliance with labor standards, wage determinations, and related requirements in federal contracting. The section also references relevant statutes and regulations for further guidance on covered services and employee classifications.
Key Rules
- Administrator
- Refers to the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor, or their authorized representative.
- Agency Labor Advisor
- An individual designated to advise agency officials on federal contract labor matters.
- e98
- The electronic application used by contracting officers to request wage determinations from the Department of Labor via SAM.gov.
- Service Contract
- Any government contract primarily for services in the U.S. using service employees, with certain statutory exemptions.
- Service Employee
- Any person performing a service contract, excluding bona fide executive, administrative, or professional employees as defined in 29 CFR part 541.
- Wage Determinations at SAM.gov
- The official government website for accessing wage determinations for construction and service contracts.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must use these definitions when applying labor standards, requesting wage determinations, and classifying employees.
- Contractors: Must understand and apply these definitions to ensure compliance with labor standards and wage determinations.
- Agencies: Should designate labor advisors and ensure staff are familiar with these definitions for proper contract administration.
Practical Implications
- This section ensures all parties use consistent terminology, reducing misunderstandings and compliance errors.
- Accurate use of these definitions is critical for wage determination requests, employee classification, and contract compliance.
- Misinterpretation can lead to violations of labor laws, improper wage payments, or contract disputes.