Overview
This section prescribes the mandatory contract clauses required to implement service contract reporting requirements for different contract types, specifically distinguishing between definitive contracts and indefinite-delivery vehicles.
Key Rules
- FAR 52.204-14 (Service Contract Reporting Requirements): Must be inserted in solicitations and contracts for services or construction that meet the thresholds defined in FAR 4.1703, excluding indefinite-delivery contracts.
- FAR 52.204-15 (Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts): Must be inserted in solicitations and indefinite-delivery contracts where individual orders are expected to meet or exceed the FAR 4.1703 thresholds.
- General Exemptions: Neither clause is required for:
- Actions funded entirely by the Department of Defense (DoD).
- Contracts awarded using a generic entity identifier.
- Classified solicitations, contracts, or orders.
Practical Implications
- Contracting officers must verify the funding source and contract type early in the acquisition planning phase to ensure the correct reporting clause is included, as this dictates the contractor's annual labor-hour reporting obligations.
- Contractors must be prepared to track and report man-hours and dollar amounts annually for any non-DoD service contract that exceeds the specified regulatory thresholds.