Overview
This section mandates the inclusion of FAR clause 52.222-55 in federal solicitations and contracts to implement and enforce minimum wage requirements for contractor workers as established by Executive Order 14026.
Key Rules
- Mandatory Clause: Contracting officers must insert FAR clause 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026.
- Triggering Provisions: This requirement applies if the solicitation or contract already contains FAR 52.222-6 (Construction Wage Rate Requirements) or FAR 52.222-41 (Service Contract Labor Standards).
- Geographic Scope: The clause is required for any contract where the work is performed, in whole or in part, within the United States.
Practical Implications
- Contracting Officers must ensure this clause is present in nearly all federal service and construction contracts to avoid non-compliance with executive labor policies.
- Contractors performing under these agreements must pay covered workers the specific minimum wage rate mandated by the Executive Order, which is generally higher than the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) minimum wage and is subject to annual adjustments.