FAR 22.1900—Scope of subpart.
Plain-English Summary
FAR 22.1900 is the scope statement for the Federal contractor minimum wage subpart. It explains that this subpart contains the policies and procedures used to implement Executive Order 14026, Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors, which establishes minimum wage requirements for certain workers performing on covered federal contracts and contract-like instruments. It also points readers to the Department of Labor’s implementing regulations at 29 CFR part 23, which supply the detailed wage administration rules, and it notes that E.O. 14026 superseded E.O. 13658. For historical context, the section also identifies the DOL regulations for the prior executive order at 29 CFR part 10. In practice, this section tells contracting officers and contractors which wage regime applies, where to find the operative rules, and that the current federal contractor minimum wage framework is governed by E.O. 14026 rather than the earlier E.O. 13658 regime.
Key Rules
Implements E.O. 14026
This subpart exists to carry out Executive Order 14026, which requires minimum wages for certain workers on covered federal contracts. The FAR provisions in this subpart are the procurement-side policies and procedures that support that executive order.
DOL regulations control details
The Department of Labor’s implementing regulations at 29 CFR part 23 provide the detailed rules for applying the executive order. Users must consult those regulations for substantive coverage questions, wage calculations, and administration requirements.
Applies to certain workers
The scope is limited to workers covered by the executive order and the implementing regulations. The section itself does not define every covered worker or contract type; it signals that coverage is determined under the executive order and DOL rules.
Supersedes prior order
E.O. 14026 replaced E.O. 13658 as the governing executive order for this subject. That means the current minimum wage framework for federal contractors is based on the newer order, not the earlier one.
Prior regulations remain historical
The DOL regulations at 29 CFR part 10 are identified as the implementing regulations for the superseded E.O. 13658. They are relevant for historical reference or legacy issues, but not as the current governing framework for new coverage under this subpart.
Responsibilities
Contracting Officer
Use this subpart as the FAR authority for federal contractor minimum wage requirements, identify when the executive order applies to a procurement, and ensure the solicitation and contract administration align with the current E.O. 14026 framework and the applicable DOL regulations.
Contractor
Determine whether its contract work is covered by the federal contractor minimum wage requirements, pay covered workers at least the required minimum wage, and follow the DOL rules in 29 CFR part 23 for compliance and administration.
Department of Labor
Issue and maintain the implementing regulations that explain how E.O. 14026 is applied in practice, including coverage, wage rates, and compliance administration.
Agency
Apply the FAR subpart in procurement actions subject to the executive order, incorporate the required wage policy into contracting processes, and coordinate with contracting officers to ensure compliance.
Practical Implications
This section is a roadmap section: it does not contain the full wage rule, but it tells you which legal regime governs federal contractor minimum wage issues and where to find the operative details.
A common pitfall is relying on the older E.O. 13658 framework or its regulations at 29 CFR part 10 when the current requirement is under E.O. 14026 and 29 CFR part 23.
Contracting officers should treat this as a trigger to check coverage early in acquisition planning, because wage obligations can affect pricing, labor costs, and contract administration.
Contractors should verify whether workers are covered under the current executive order and should not assume that all federal work is subject to the same wage rules.
Because the section points to DOL regulations for implementation, users should expect to consult both FAR and DOL sources to answer compliance questions accurately.
Official Regulatory Text
This subpart prescribes policies and procedures to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14026, Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors, which requires minimum wages for certain workers; Department of Labor (DOL) implementing regulations are found at 29 CFR part 23. This E.O. superseded E.O. 13658; DOL implementing regulations for E.O. 13658 are found at 29 CFR part 10.