What is FAR 52.222-22?

FAR 52.222-22 (Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the labor category.

When is FAR 52.222-22 required?

FAR 52.222-22 is typically required when the contracting officer determines it's applicable to the specific procurement. Check the solicitation's Section I for included clauses.

Does FAR 52.222-22 flow down to subcontractors?

Whether FAR 52.222-22 flows down depends on the specific clause language and contract type. Review the clause text for flow-down provisions.

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52.222-22 — Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports.

Last updated: 2026-04

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

FAR 52.222-22 — Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports.. This clause is part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and may be included in government contracts as a solicitation provision or contract clause.

Official Regulation Text

52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. As prescribed in 22.810(a)(2), insert the following provision: Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (FEB 1999) The offeror represents that— (a) It squ; has, □ has not participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation; (b) It □ has, □ has not, filed all required compliance reports; and (c) Representations indicating submission of required compliance reports, signed by proposed subcontractors, will be obtained before subcontract awards. (End of provision) [48 FR 42478, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 63 FR 70286, Dec. 18, 1998]
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 52.222-22 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-52.222-22)

Compliance Checklist

As prescribed in 22.810(a)(2), insert the following provision: Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (FEB 1999) The offeror represents that— (a) It squ; has, □ has not participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation; (b) It □ has, □ has not, filed all required compliance reports; and (c) Representations indicating submission of required compliance reports, signed by proposed subcontractors, will be obtained before subcontract awards.

Flow-Down to Subcontractors

Flow-down required

This clause must be included in subcontracts with no subcontractors where the subcontractor will perform work covered by this clause. Typically appears in contract Section Section I.

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This summary is for informational purposes only and reflects the BidStride Research Team's plain-English interpretation of the regulation. It is not legal advice and does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Always consult the official Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) text and qualified legal counsel for compliance decisions.