FAR Facts

FUN with the FAR S7 Ep. 15

Did ya know . . . ? Contract clauses that restrict country of origin should be flowed down from prime to subcontractor. The prime is permitted to rely on the subcontractor’s representations and certifications that the products supplied comply with the...

FUN with the FAR S7 Ep. 15

Did ya know . . . ? A list of individuals subject to economic sanctions is included in OFAC’s List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons at http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/sdn. Interested in more FAR OUT Facts? Sign up for PCI’s...

FUN with the FAR S7 Ep. 14

Did ya know . . . ? Unless included in an exempt category (see FAR 22.1903(b)(2)), all workers performing on or “in connection with” a federal government contract must be paid at least $10.10/hour. FAR 22.1902. Interested in more FAR OUT Facts? Sign up for PCI’s...

FUN with the FAR S7 Ep. 14

Did ya know . . . ? Under the Government’s E-Verify program, federal contractors must enroll either all new employees (within 3 business days after the date of hire) or employees assigned to the federal government contract (within 30 days after being assigned to the...

FUN with the FAR S7 Ep. 14

Did ya know . . . ? The Drug Free Workplace Act clause set forth at FAR 52.223-6 is not required in contracts for the acquisition of commercial items or work performed outside the United States and its outlying areas. FAR 23.501. Interested in more FAR OUT Facts? Sign...