PART 5322
Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions
SUBPART 5322.1 — BASIC LABOR POLICIES
Contracting officers must involve the Regional Labor Advisors in all labor relation actions outlined in FAR Part 22, as required. AFI 64-106, Air Force Industrial Labor Relations Activities, identifies the Regional Labor Advisors and their assigned geographical areas.
e) The following contracts require contractors to report actual or potential labor disputes to the contracting activity:
(i) Construction contracts in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT);
(ii) Service contracts in excess of the SAT; and,
(iii) Any contract that contains the provision at FAR 52.222-1, Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes, (e.g. mission critical services).
The contracting officer is designated the agency approving official, without power of redelegation.
SUBPART 5322.3 — CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS STATUTE
5322.302 Liquidated Damages and Overtime Pay
The Regional Labor Advisors are the agency officials responsible for acting on appeals in accordance with DFARS 222.302(2). The Chief Air Force Labor Advisor (SAF/AQCA) and the Regional Labor Advisors are authorized to take the actions in accordance with FAR 22.302(c).