22.1000
Scope of subpart
FAR 22.1000 establishes the framework for applying Service Contract Labor Standards to federal service contracts, ensuring compliance with wage and labor requirements.
Overview
- FAR 22.1000 defines the scope of Subpart 22.10, which establishes the policies and procedures for implementing the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS), formerly known as the Service Contract Act (SCA) of 1965. This subpart also incorporates relevant provisions from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Department of Labor (DOL) regulations. Its purpose is to ensure that service contracts awarded by the federal government comply with statutory labor standards, including minimum wage, fringe benefits, and working conditions for service employees.
Key Rules
- Implementation of Service Contract Labor Standards
- The subpart enforces labor standards for service contracts as mandated by 41 U.S.C. chapter 67.
- Incorporation of FLSA and DOL Regulations
- Relevant provisions from the FLSA and DOL regulations (29 CFR parts 4, 6, 8, and 1925) are included to guide compliance.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must ensure service contracts include appropriate labor standards clauses and comply with DOL regulations.
- Contractors: Required to adhere to wage, benefit, and working condition requirements for service employees.
- Agencies: Responsible for oversight and ensuring compliance with labor standards in service contracts.
Practical Implications
- This section exists to protect service employees working on federal contracts by mandating fair labor practices.
- It impacts daily contracting by requiring careful review and inclusion of labor standards in service contracts.
- Common pitfalls include failing to include required clauses or misunderstanding the applicability of labor standards to certain contracts.