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FAR and DFARS › FAR Part 22: Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions

FAR 22.000 Scope of Part.

The codified text (eCFR, as of 2026-10-02). Under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul ↗, agencies follow class deviations with new text for many parts while the formal rules go through the Federal Register: check the solicitation and your contract's clauses, which rule.

In plain English

This section explains that FAR Part 22 covers general policies on contractor labor relations in the acquisition process, contracting policy and procedures for implementing labor laws, and contract clauses for each relevant labor law. It matters to contractors because it tells them that labor-related rules and clauses are located in this part of the FAR.

Applies to: Contractors and contracting officers involved in acquisitions subject to FAR Part 22

Key terms: contractor labor relations · acquisition process · contracting policy · labor laws · contract clauses

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The text

This part—

(a) Deals with general policies regarding contractor labor relations as they pertain to the acquisition process;

(b) Prescribes contracting policy and procedures for implementing pertinent labor laws; and

(c) Prescribes contract clauses with respect to each pertinent labor law.

22.001 Definitions. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 22

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.

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