Overview
This section mandates the inclusion of FAR clause 52.222-62 in specific federal solicitations and contracts to implement paid sick leave requirements for federal contractors under Executive Order 13706.
Key Rules
- Prescribed Clause: Contracting Officers must insert FAR 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706.
- Triggers for Inclusion: The clause is required if the contract already includes:
- FAR 52.222-6 (Construction Wage Rate Requirements, formerly Davis-Bacon Act); OR
- FAR 52.222-41 (Service Contract Labor Standards, formerly Service Contract Act).
- Geographic Scope: The requirement applies only to work performed, in whole or in part, within the United States (defined specifically as the 50 States and the District of Columbia).
Practical Implications
- Contractors bidding on federal service or construction projects must account for the additional cost of providing up to 56 hours of paid sick leave per year in their labor pricing.
- Administrative staff and Contracting Officers must ensure this clause is present whenever SCA or DBA labor standards are applicable, as it creates a mandatory compliance obligation for the prime contractor and subcontractors.