Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act
A contract clause under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, placed in Uniform Contract Format Section I (Contract clauses).
When it applies
Required by 22.1605(a) in all solicitations and contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold, except work performed exclusively outside the United States.
Prescription
The FAR directs use of 52.222-40 at 22.1605(a) — read the prescribing section on acquisition.gov →.
Official text
The full, authoritative text of 52.222-40 is on acquisition.gov: View FAR 52.222-40 →
Frequently asked questions
When does FAR 52.222-40 apply?
Required by 22.1605(a) in all solicitations and contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold, except work performed exclusively outside the United States.
Where is FAR 52.222-40 prescribed?
The FAR prescribes 52.222-40 at 22.1605(a). ArcClause selects it automatically when your acquisition triggers that prescription.
Is FAR 52.222-40 a solicitation provision or a contract clause?
52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act, is a contract clause under the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Is FAR 52.222-40 incorporated by reference or set out in full text?
52.222-40 is typically incorporated by reference in the contract.
Where can I read the official text of FAR 52.222-40?
The full, authoritative text of 52.222-40 is published on acquisition.gov.
How do I know which clauses apply to my acquisition?
ArcClause builds a complete FAR/DFARS clause matrix for your acquisition automatically — enter your parameters and it selects every applicable provision and clause, including 52.222-40 when triggered. It is free to use at https://www.aframesolutions.com/arcclause.
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