22.400 Scope of subpart
Source: FAR 22.400 on acquisition.gov
FAR 22.400 sets the threshold and scope for applying federal labor standards to construction-related contracts over $2,000, including painting and decorating.
Overview
- FAR 22.400 defines the scope of Subpart 22.4, which implements statutory labor standards for federal contracts over $2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair (including painting and decorating) of public buildings and public works. It clarifies that these requirements are based on specific statutes and that additional labor relations requirements from other subparts of Part 22 may also apply.
Key Rules
- Applicability to Construction Contracts Over $2,000
- Labor standards apply to contracts exceeding $2,000 for construction, alteration, or repair of public buildings and works.
- Inclusion of Painting and Decorating
- The scope explicitly includes painting and decorating activities within the definition of covered work.
- Reference to Other Labor Relations Requirements
- Other labor relations requirements from Part 22 may also be relevant and must be considered.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must ensure contracts over $2,000 for construction, alteration, or repair include applicable labor standards clauses and review related requirements from other subparts.
- Contractors: Must comply with all labor standards and related requirements specified in the contract.
- Agencies: Oversee compliance and ensure proper application of labor standards statutes.
Practical Implications
- This section establishes when federal labor standards apply to construction contracts, helping contracting professionals determine compliance obligations early in the acquisition process. Failure to recognize the scope can lead to noncompliance, improper contract clauses, or labor disputes.
This subpart implements the statutes which prescribe labor standards requirements for contracts in excess of $2,000 for construction, alteration, or repair, including painting and decorating, of public buildings and public works. (See definition of "Construction, alteration, or repair" in section 22.401.) Labor relations requirements prescribed in other subparts of part 22 may also apply.