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FAR 52.222-51 — Exemption From Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements.

Part 52: Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses

Plain-English Summary

FAR clause 52.222-51, "Exemption From Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements.," is part of FAR Part 52. This clause does not flow down to subcontractors.

Full Clause Text

FAR 52.222-51
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Flow-Down Requirements

FAR 52.222-51 does not contain flow-down requirements. Prime contractors are not required to include this clause in subcontracts.

  • Is FAR 52.222-51 mandatory?

    FAR 52.222-51 is prescribed by the relevant FAR part. Whether it is mandatory depends on the contract type, dollar threshold, and other factors specified in the prescription.

  • What does FAR 52.222-51 mean in plain English?

    FAR 52.222-51, "Exemption From Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements.," establishes requirements for the prime contractor. Refer to the plain-English summary above for a detailed explanation.

  • Does FAR 52.222-51 affect subcontractors?

    No. FAR 52.222-51 does not include flow-down provisions and applies only at the prime contract level.

See Also

FAR Part 52All FAR PartsFAR Clause Lookup Tool

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