Solicitation provision and contract clauses
FAR 22.1310 requires specific clauses and provisions in solicitations and contracts to enforce veteran equal opportunity and reporting obligations, with clear thresholds and exceptions.
Overview
FAR 22.1310 prescribes the use of specific solicitation provisions and contract clauses to ensure compliance with equal opportunity and reporting requirements for veterans in federal contracting. It mandates the inclusion of the clause at 52.222-35 (Equal Opportunity for Veterans) in solicitations and contracts expected to exceed $200,000, with certain exceptions such as work performed outside the U.S. by foreign-recruited employees or when waivers are granted. If only part of the clause is waived, Alternate I must be used. Additionally, contracts containing 52.222-35 must also include 52.222-37 (Employment Reports on Veterans). For solicitations expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and not for commercial products or services, provision 52.222-38 (Compliance with Veterans’ Employment Reporting Requirements) must be included. These requirements ensure that contractors are aware of and comply with federal policies on veteran employment and reporting.