22.610
Contract clause
Contracting officers must include FAR clause 52.222-20 in all solicitations and contracts covered by the relevant labor standards statute to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
Overview
FAR 22.610 requires contracting officers to include the clause at 52.222-20, "Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment," in all solicitations and contracts that are subject to the relevant labor standards statute. This ensures that contractors are aware of and comply with statutory labor requirements for manufacturing or furnishing materials, supplies, articles, or equipment to the government. The section references other FAR sections (22.603, 22.604, and 22.605) to determine when the statute applies.
Key Rules
- Mandatory Clause Inclusion
- Contracting officers must insert FAR clause 52.222-20 in applicable solicitations and contracts.
- Statute Coverage
- The requirement applies only to contracts covered by the statute as defined in FAR 22.603, 22.604, and 22.605.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must ensure the correct clause is included in all relevant solicitations and contracts.
- Contractors: Must comply with the labor standards and requirements specified in clause 52.222-20.
- Agencies: Must oversee compliance with statutory labor standards in covered contracts.
Practical Implications
- This section ensures statutory labor protections are enforced in contracts for materials, supplies, articles, and equipment.
- Failure to include the required clause can result in noncompliance and potential contract disputes.
- Contractors should review solicitations for the presence of clause 52.222-20 and understand its requirements.