What is FAR 52.222-38?

FAR 52.222-38 (Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the labor category.

When is FAR 52.222-38 required?

FAR 52.222-38 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 52.222-38 flow down to subcontractors?

Whether FAR 52.222-38 flows down depends on the specific clause language and contract type. Review the clause text for flow-down provisions.

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52.222-38 — Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements.

Last updated: 2026-04

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

FAR 52.222-38 — Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements.. 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

52.222-38 Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. As prescribed in 22.1310(c), insert the following provision: Compliance With Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements (FEB 2016) By submission of its offer, the offeror represents that, if it is subject to the reporting requirements of 38 U.S.C. 4212(d) ( i.e., if it has any contract containing Federal Acquisition Regulation clause 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans), it has filed the most recent VETS-4212 Report required by that clause. (End of provision) [66 FR 53491, Oct. 22, 2001, as amended at 75 FR 60254, Sept. 29, 2010; 80 FR 75911, Dec. 4, 2015]
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 52.222-38 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-52.222-38)

Compliance Checklist

4212(d) ( i.e., if it has any contract containing Federal Acquisition Regulation clause 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans), it has filed the most recent VETS-4212 Report required by that clause.

Flow-Down to Subcontractors

No flow-down required

This clause applies only to the prime contract and does not need to be flowed down to subcontractors.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.