Overview
Subpart 22.20 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is currently designated as [Reserved]. This means it contains no active regulatory language, requirements, or clauses at this time.
Key Rules
- No Current Requirements: There are no active rules or compliance measures defined within this subpart.
- Historical Context: This section previously housed regulations related to "Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces" (Executive Order 13673). However, those regulations were revoked by Congress under the Congressional Review Act in 2017.
- Placeholder Status: In federal regulations, a "Reserved" status indicates that the section is being held for potential future use or that previous content has been deleted to maintain the numbering structure of the surrounding sections.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers (COs): There are no specific duties, provisions, or clauses from this subpart to insert into solicitations or contracts.
- Contractors/Offerors: There are no reporting or compliance obligations under this subpart.
- Administrative Personnel: No monitoring or enforcement is required for this section.
Practical Implications
- Disregard in Proposals: Contractors should ignore any legacy references to Subpart 22.20 in older templates or internal checklists, as there are no active requirements to fulfill.
- Regulatory Cleanup: If a solicitation incorrectly references Subpart 22.20, it is likely an administrative error or the result of an outdated template. Contracting Officers should ensure that any revoked clauses (formerly associated with this subpart, such as FAR 52.222-57 through 52.222-61) are not included in active contracts.
- Legal Certainty: The "Reserved" status provides legal clarity that the controversial "blacklisting" rules previously contained here are no longer in effect and cannot be enforced against government contractors.