2016-19676: Federal Acquisition Regulation; Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces
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DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order 13673, Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces, which is designed to increase efficiency and cost savings in Federal contracting by improving contractor compliance with labor laws. The Department of Labor is simultaneously issuing final Guidance to assist Federal agencies in implementation of the Executive Order in conjunction with the FAR final rule.
The agency’s own summary, as published.
What this changes
Amends 7 parts of the Code of Federal Regulations — the standing rules this notice rewrites.
- 48 CFR 1 Federal Acquisition Regulations System
- 48 CFR 4 Administrative and Information Matters
- 48 CFR 9 Contractor Qualifications
- 48 CFR 17 Special Contracting Methods
- 48 CFR 22 Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions
- 48 CFR 42 Contract Administration and Audit Services
- 48 CFR 52 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses
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