22.1500
Scope
FAR 22.1500 makes clear that prohibitions on acquiring products made with forced or indentured child labor apply to supply contracts exceeding the micro-purchase threshold.
Overview
FAR 22.1500 establishes the scope for Subpart 22.15, clarifying that its requirements apply to acquisitions of supplies where the value exceeds the micro-purchase threshold. This section serves as the entry point for regulations prohibiting the acquisition of products produced by forced or indentured child labor. It sets the stage for compliance obligations that follow in the subpart, ensuring that government contracts for supplies above the specified threshold adhere to ethical sourcing standards.
Key Rules
- Applicability to Supply Acquisitions
- The subpart applies only to acquisitions of supplies, not services or construction.
- Threshold Requirement
- The rules are triggered when the value of the acquisition exceeds the micro-purchase threshold, which is periodically adjusted by regulation.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must ensure that acquisitions of supplies above the micro-purchase threshold comply with the subpart's requirements.
- Contractors: Should be aware that contracts for supplies above the threshold are subject to additional compliance obligations regarding child labor.
- Agencies: Responsible for oversight and ensuring that acquisitions do not involve products produced by forced or indentured child labor.
Practical Implications
- This section exists to define when the prohibitions and requirements of Subpart 22.15 apply, focusing on ethical procurement.
- It impacts daily contracting by requiring diligence for supply acquisitions above the micro-purchase threshold.
- Common pitfalls include overlooking the threshold or misapplying the rules to contracts for services or construction.