What is FAR 52.222-42?

FAR 52.222-42 (Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the labor category.

When is FAR 52.222-42 required?

FAR 52.222-42 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 52.222-42 flow down to subcontractors?

Whether FAR 52.222-42 flows down depends on the specific clause language and contract type. Review the clause text for flow-down provisions.

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52.222-42 — Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires.

Last updated: 2026-04

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

FAR 52.222-42 — Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires.. 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

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. As prescribed in 22.1006(b), insert the following clause: Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332. This Statement is for Information Only: It Is Not a Wage Determination Employee class Monetary wage—Fringe benefits (End of clause) [54 FR 19831, May 8, 1989, as amended at 79 FR 24219, Apr. 29, 2014]
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 52.222-42 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-52.222-42)

Compliance Checklist

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.