What is FAR 52.222-49?

FAR 52.222-49 (Service Contract Labor Standards—Place of Performance Unknown.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the labor category.

When is FAR 52.222-49 required?

FAR 52.222-49 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 52.222-49 flow down to subcontractors?

Whether FAR 52.222-49 flows down depends on the specific clause language and contract type. Review the clause text for flow-down provisions.

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52.222-49 — Service Contract Labor Standards—Place of Performance Unknown.

Last updated: 2026-04

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

FAR 52.222-49 — Service Contract Labor Standards—Place of Performance Unknown.. 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

52.222-49 Service Contract Labor Standards—Place of Performance Unknown. As prescribed in 22.1006(f), insert the following clause: Service Contract Labor Standards—Place of Performance Unknown (MAY 2014) (a) This contract is subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards statute, and the place of performance was unknown when the solicitation was issued. In addition to places or areas identified in wage determinations, if any, attached to the solicitation, wage determinations have also been requested for the following: ______ (insert places or areas). The Contracting Officer will request wage determinations for additional places or areas of performance if asked to do so in writing by ______ (insert time and date). (b) Offerors who intend to perform in a place or area of performance for which a wage determination has not been attached or requested may nevertheless submit bids or proposals. However, a wage determination shall be requested and incorporated in the resultant contract retroactive to the date of contract award, and there shall be no adjustment in the contract price. (End of clause) [54 FR 19832, May 8, 1989, as amended at 71 FR 36935, June 28, 2006; 79 FR 24219, Apr. 29, 2014]
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 52.222-49 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-52.222-49)

Compliance Checklist

However, a wage determination shall be requested and incorporated in the resultant contract retroactive to the date of contract award, and there shall be no adjustment in the contract price.

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.

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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.