What is FAR 52.222-24?

FAR 52.222-24 (Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the labor category.

When is FAR 52.222-24 required?

FAR 52.222-24 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 52.222-24 flow down to subcontractors?

Whether FAR 52.222-24 flows down depends on the specific clause language and contract type. Review the clause text for flow-down provisions.

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52.222-24 — Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation.

Last updated: 2026-04

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

FAR 52.222-24 — Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation.. 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

52.222-24 Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation. As prescribed in 22.810(c), insert the following provision: Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation (FEB 1999) If a contract in the amount of $10 million or more will result from this solicitation, the prospective Contractor and its known first-tier subcontractors with anticipated subcontracts of $10 million or more shall be subject to a preaward compliance evaluation by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), unless, within the preceding 24 months, OFCCP has conducted an evaluation and found the prospective Contractor and subcontractors to be in compliance with Executive Order 11246. (End of provision) [63 FR 70286, Dec. 18, 1998]
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 52.222-24 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-52.222-24)

Compliance Checklist

As prescribed in 22.810(c), insert the following provision: Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation (FEB 1999) If a contract in the amount of $10 million or more will result from this solicitation, the prospective Contractor and its known first-tier subcontractors with anticipated subcontracts of $10 million or more shall be subject to a preaward compliance evaluation by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), unless, within the preceding 24 months, OFCCP has conducted an evaluation and found the prospective Contractor and subcontractors to be in compliance with Executive Order 11246.

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.