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The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul has published a revised version of this clause. The RFO version supersedes the eCFR text below for contracts using the RFO model; see the RFO deviation for applicability.
52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement.
As prescribed in 22.505(a)(1), insert the following provision:
Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement (JAN 2024)
(a)
Definitions.
As used in this provision, the following terms are defined in clause 52.222-34, Project Labor Agreement, of this solicitation "construction," "labor organization," "large-scale construction project," and "project labor agreement."
(b) Offerors shall—
(1) Negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations for the term of the resulting construction contract; and
(2) Require its subcontractors to become a party to the resulting project labor agreement.
(c) The project labor agreement reached pursuant to this provision shall—
(1) Bind the Offeror and subcontractors engaged in construction on the construction project to comply with the project labor agreement;
(2) Allow the Offeror and all subcontractors to compete for contracts and subcontracts without regard to whether they are otherwise parties to collective bargaining agreements;
(3) Contain guarantees against strikes, lockouts, and similar job disruptions;
(4) Set forth effective, prompt, and mutually binding procedures for resolving labor disputes arising during the term of the project labor agreement;
(5) Provide other mechanisms for labor-management cooperation on matters of mutual interest and concern, including productivity, quality of work, safety, and health; and
(6) Fully conform to all statutes, regulations, Executive orders, and agency requirements.
(d) Any project labor agreement reached pursuant to this provision does not change the terms of the resulting contract or provide for any price adjustment by the Government.
(e) The Offeror shall submit to the Contracting Officer a copy of the project labor agreement with its offer.
(End of provision)
Alternate I
(JAN 2024) As prescribed in 22.505(a)(2), substitute the following paragraphs (b) and (e) for paragraphs (b) and (e) of the basic provision.
(b) The apparent successful offeror shall—
(1) Negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations for the term of the resulting construction contract; and
(2) Require its subcontractors to become a party to the resulting project labor agreement.
(e) The apparent successful offeror shall submit to the Contracting Officer a copy of the project labor agreement prior to contract award.
Alternate II
(JAN 2024). As prescribed in 22.505(a)(3), substitute the following paragraph (b) in lieu of paragraphs (b) through (e) of the basic provision:
(b) If awarded the contract, the Offeror shall—
(1) Negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations for the term of the resulting construction contract; and
(2) Require its subcontractors to become a party to the resulting project labor agreement.
Alternate III
(JAN 2024). As prescribed in 22.505(a)(4), substitute the following paragraph (b) in lieu of paragraphs (b) through (e) of the basic provision:
(b)(1) If awarded the contract, the Offeror may be required by the agency to negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations for the term of the order. The Contracting Officer will require that an executed copy of the project labor agreement be submitted to the agency—
(i) With the order offer;
(ii) Prior to award of the order; or
(iii) After award of the order.
(2) The Offeror shall require its subcontractors to become a party to the resulting project labor agreement for the term of the order.
[75 FR 19178, Apr. 13, 2010, as amended at 88 FR 88728, Dec. 22, 2023]
22.505(a)
(a) (1) Insert the provision at 52.222-33, Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement, in solicitations containing the clause 52.222-34, Project Labor Agreement.
(2) Use the provision with its Alternate I if the agency will require the submission of a project labor agreement from only the apparent successful offeror, prior to contract award.
(3) Use the provision with its Alternate II if an agency allows submission of a project labor agreement after contract award except when Alternate III is used.
(4) Use the provision with its Alternate III when Alternate II of 52.222-34 is used.
Prescription data sourced from eCFR as of 2026-06-10 03:16 UTC.
Cross-references within the prescription are not resolved automatically.
Regulatory Stack
The layers of regulation that govern this clause, from the FAR prescription through agency-specific supplements and any active deviations.
RFORFO VersionOverhauled clause text
The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul publishes a revised version of this clause. See the RFO Version tab for the controlling authority under the RFO model.
(a) (1) Insert the provision at 52.222-33, Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement, in solicitations containing the clause 52.222-34, Project Labor Agreement.
(2) Use the provision with its Alternate I if the agency will require the submission of a project labor agreement from only the apparent successful offeror, prior to contract award.
(3) Use the provision with its Alternate II if an agency allows submission of a project labor agreement after contract award except when Alternate III is used.
(4) Use the provision with its Alternate III when Alternate II of 52.222-34 is used.
Version history is sourced from the codified eCFR. Changes published only as class deviations or by the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul do not appear here until they are incorporated into the eCFR. For RFO-driven changes see the RFO Version tab and any active deviations cited above.
2 versions tracked from 2023-12-22 to 2024-01-22.
JAN 2024January 22, 2024CURRENTSUBSTANTIVE
Removed in this version
Added in this version
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DEC 2023 (previous)
JAN 2024 (current)
16 added, 10 removed
(a)
(a) Definitions. "Labor organization" and "project labor agreement," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled Project Labor Agreement.
(a)
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, the following terms are defined in clause 52.222-34, Project Labor Agreement, of this solicitation "construction," "labor organization," "large-scale construction project," and "project labor agreement."
1 added, 24 removed
(b)
(b) Consistent with applicable law, if awarded the contract, the offeror shall negotiate a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations for the term of the resulting construction contract.
(b)
(b) If awarded the contract, the Offeror shall—
4 removed
(c)
(c) Consistent with applicable law, the project labor agreement reached pursuant to this provision shall—
(c)
(c) The project labor agreement reached pursuant to this provision shall—
22 added, 17 removed
(1)
(1) Bind the offeror and all subcontractors engaged in construction on the construction project to comply with the project labor agreement;
(1)
(1) Negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations for the term of the resulting construction contract; and
17 added, 19 removed
(2)
(2) Allow the offeror and all subcontractors to compete for contracts and subcontracts without regard to whether they are otherwise parties to collective bargaining agreements;
(2)
(2) The Offeror shall require its subcontractors to become a party to the resulting project labor agreement for the term of the order.
(3)
(3) Contain guarantees against strikes, lockouts, and similar job disruptions;
(3)
(3) Contain guarantees against strikes, lockouts, and similar job disruptions;
(4)
(4) Set forth effective, prompt, and mutually binding procedures for resolving labor disputes arising during the term of the project labor agreement;
(4)
(4) Set forth effective, prompt, and mutually binding procedures for resolving labor disputes arising during the term of the project labor agreement;
(5)
(5) Provide other mechanisms for labor-management cooperation on matters of mutual interest and concern, including productivity, quality of work, safety, and health; and
(5)
(5) Provide other mechanisms for labor-management cooperation on matters of mutual interest and concern, including productivity, quality of work, safety, and health; and
(6)
(6) Fully conform to all statutes, regulations, Executive orders, and agency requirements.
(6)
(6) Fully conform to all statutes, regulations, Executive orders, and agency requirements.
2 added, 1 removed
(d)
(d) Any project labor agreement reached pursuant to this provision does not change the terms of this contract or provide for any price adjustment by the Government.
(d)
(d) Any project labor agreement reached pursuant to this provision does not change the terms of the resulting contract or provide for any price adjustment by the Government.
4 added, 4 removed
(e)
(e) The apparent successful offeror shall submit to the Contracting Officer a copy of the project labor agreement prior to contract award. Alternate II (MAY 2010). As prescribed in 22.505(a)(2), substitute the following paragraph (b) in lieu of paragraphs (b) through (e) of the basic clause:
(e)
(e) The apparent successful offeror shall submit to the Contracting Officer a copy of the project labor agreement prior to contract award. Alternate II (JAN 2024). As prescribed in 22.505(a)(3), substitute the following paragraph (b) in lieu of paragraphs (b) through (e) of the basic provision:
55 added, 5 removed
(b)(1)
[Not present in prior version]
(b)(1)
(b)(1) If awarded the contract, the Offeror may be required by the agency to negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations for the term of the order. The Contracting Officer will require that an executed copy of the project labor agreement be submitted to the agency—
5 added, 5 removed
(i)
[Not present in prior version]
(i)
(i) With the order offer;
7 added, 4 removed
(ii)
[Not present in prior version]
(ii)
(ii) Prior to award of the order; or
6 added, 5 removed
(iii)
[Not present in prior version]
(iii)
(iii) After award of the order.
DEC 2023December 22, 2023SUBSTANTIVE
Earliest version available from the eCFR
RFO Version
Comparison of the codified eCFR text against the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul revision. Highlights show additions (green) and deletions (red, struck through).
Clause Text
Substantive changes. The RFO version differs materially from the eCFR text.
eCFR (codified)
RFO (implemented)
Unchanged
52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement.
eCFR (codified)
RFO (implemented)
1 added, 1 removed
As prescribed in 22.505(a)(1), insert the following provision:
As prescribed in 22.502-3(a)(1), insert the following provision:
2 added, 2 removed
Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement (JAN 2024)
Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement (Deviation DATE)
(a)
(a)
Definitions.
As used in this provision, the following terms are defined in clause 52.222-34, Project Labor Agreement, of this solicitation "construction," "labor organization," "large-scale construction project," and "project labor agreement."
(a)
(a) Definitions . As used in this provision, the following terms are defined in clause 52.222-34 , Project Labor Agreement, of this solicitation “construction,” “labor organization,” “large-scale construction project,” and “project labor agreement.”
1 added, 1 removed
(b)
(b) Offerors shall—
(b)
(b) Offerors must—
(1)
(1) Negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations for the term of the resulting construction contract; and
(1)
(1) Negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations for the term of the resulting construction contract; and
(2)
(2) Require its subcontractors to become a party to the resulting project labor agreement.
(2)
(2) Require its subcontractors to become a party to the resulting project labor agreement.
1 added, 1 removed
(c)
(c) The project labor agreement reached pursuant to this provision shall—
(c)
(c) The project labor agreement reached pursuant to this provision must-
(1)
(1) Bind the Offeror and subcontractors engaged in construction on the construction project to comply with the project labor agreement;
(1)
(1) Bind the Offeror and subcontractors engaged in construction on the construction project to comply with the project labor agreement;
(2)
(2) Allow the Offeror and all subcontractors to compete for contracts and subcontracts without regard to whether they are otherwise parties to collective bargaining agreements;
(2)
(2) Allow the Offeror and all subcontractors to compete for contracts and subcontracts without regard to whether they are otherwise parties to collective bargaining agreements;
(3)
(3) Contain guarantees against strikes, lockouts, and similar job disruptions;
(3)
(3) Contain guarantees against strikes, lockouts, and similar job disruptions;
(4)
(4) Set forth effective, prompt, and mutually binding procedures for resolving labor disputes arising during the term of the project labor agreement;
(4)
(4) Set forth effective, prompt, and mutually binding procedures for resolving labor disputes arising during the term of the project labor agreement;
(5)
(5) Provide other mechanisms for labor-management cooperation on matters of mutual interest and concern, including productivity, quality of work, safety, and health; and
(5)
(5) Provide other mechanisms for labor-management cooperation on matters of mutual interest and concern, including productivity, quality of work, safety, and health; and
(6)
(6) Fully conform to all statutes, regulations, Executive orders, and agency requirements.
(6)
(6) Fully conform to all statutes, regulations, Executive orders, and agency requirements.
(d)
(d) Any project labor agreement reached pursuant to this provision does not change the terms of the resulting contract or provide for any price adjustment by the Government.
(d)
(d) Any project labor agreement reached pursuant to this provision does not change the terms of the resulting contract or provide for any price adjustment by the Government.
1 added, 1 removed
(e)
(e) The Offeror shall submit to the Contracting Officer a copy of the project labor agreement with its offer.
(e)
(e) The Offeror must submit to the Contracting Officer a copy of the project labor agreement with its offer.
(End of provision)
(End of Provision)
3 added, 3 removed
Alternate I (JAN 2024) As prescribed in 22.505(a)(2), substitute the following paragraphs (b) and (e) for paragraphs (b) and (e) of the basic provision.
Alternate I (Deviation DATE). As prescribed in 22.502-3(a)(2), substitute the following paragraphs (b) and (e) for paragraphs (b) and (e) of the basic provision.
1 added, 1 removed
(b)
(b) The apparent successful offeror shall—
(b)
(b) The apparent successful offeror must—
(1)
(1) Negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations for the term of the resulting construction contract; and
(1)
(1) Negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations for the term of the resulting construction contract; and
(2)
(2) Require its subcontractors to become a party to the resulting project labor agreement.
(2)
(2) Require its subcontractors to become a party to the resulting project labor agreement.
1 added, 1 removed
(e)
(e) The apparent successful offeror shall submit to the Contracting Officer a copy of the project labor agreement prior to contract award.
(e)
(e) The apparent successful offeror must submit to the Contracting Officer a copy of the project labor agreement prior to contract award.
4 added, 3 removed
Alternate II (JAN 2024). As prescribed in 22.505(a)(3), substitute the following paragraph (b) in lieu of paragraphs (b) through (e) of the basic provision:
Alternate II (Deviation DATE). As prescribed in 22.502-3 (a)(3), substitute the following paragraph (b) in lieu of paragraphs (b) through (e) of the basic provision:
1 added, 1 removed
(b)
(b) If awarded the contract, the Offeror shall—
(b)
(b) If awarded the contract, the Offeror must—
(1)
(1) Negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations for the term of the resulting construction contract; and
(1)
(1) Negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations for the term of the resulting construction contract; and
(2)
(2) Require its subcontractors to become a party to the resulting project labor agreement.
(2)
(2) Require its subcontractors to become a party to the resulting project labor agreement.
4 added, 3 removed
Alternate III (JAN 2024). As prescribed in 22.505(a)(4), substitute the following paragraph (b) in lieu of paragraphs (b) through (e) of the basic provision:
Alternate III (Deviation DATE). As prescribed in 22.502-3 (a)(4), substitute the following paragraph (b) in lieu of paragraphs (b) through (e) of the basic provision:
(b)(1)
(b)(1) If awarded the contract, the Offeror may be required by the agency to negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations for the term of the order. The Contracting Officer will require that an executed copy of the project labor agreement be submitted to the agency—
(b)(1)
(b)(1) If awarded the contract, the Offeror may be required by the agency to negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations for the term of the order. The Contracting Officer will require that an executed copy of the project labor agreement be submitted to the agency—
(i)
(i) With the order offer;
(i)
(i) With the order offer;
(ii)
(ii) Prior to award of the order; or
(ii)
(ii) Prior to award of the order; or
(iii)
(iii) After award of the order.
(iii)
(iii) After award of the order.
1 added, 1 removed
(2)
(2) The Offeror shall require its subcontractors to become a party to the resulting project labor agreement for the term of the order.
(2)
(2) The Offeror must require its subcontractors to become a party to the resulting project labor agreement for the term of the order.
15 removed
[75 FR 19178, Apr. 13, 2010, as amended at 88 FR 88728, Dec. 22, 2023]
Prescription
Substantive changes. The RFO prescription differs materially from the eCFR prescription.
eCFR (codified)
RFO (implemented)
Unchanged
52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement.: Prescription
eCFR (codified)
RFO (implemented)
1 removed
(a)
(a) (1) Insert the provision at 52.222-33, Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement, in solicitations containing the clause 52.222-34, Project Labor Agreement.
(a)
(1) Insert the provision at 52.222-33, Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement, in solicitations containing the clause 52.222-34, Project Labor Agreement.
30 removed
(2)
(2) Use the provision with its Alternate I if the agency will require the submission of a project labor agreement from only the apparent successful offeror, prior to contract award.
(2)
27 removed
(3)
(3) Use the provision with its Alternate II if an agency allows submission of a project labor agreement after contract award except when Alternate III is used.
(3)
15 removed
(4)
(4) Use the provision with its Alternate III when Alternate II of 52.222-34 is used.