Essential Compliance Areas
Government contractors must comply with numerous federal regulations:
Labor Standards
- Davis-Bacon Act: Prevailing wage requirements for construction contracts
- Service Contract Act: Minimum wage and benefits for service contracts
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Minimum wage and overtime requirements
Equal Opportunity
- Affirmative Action Plans (AAP) for contracts over $50,000
- EEO-1 reporting requirements
- Veterans' employment reporting (VETS-4212)
Cybersecurity
- NIST SP 800-171: For Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
- DFARS 252.204-7012: Cybersecurity requirements for defense contracts
- System Security Plans (SSP) and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)
Compliance Management
Establish a compliance program that includes:
- Regular training for staff
- Documented policies and procedures
- Internal audits and monitoring
- Quick response to compliance issues
Resources
Stay updated through:
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
- Department of Labor compliance resources
- Your agency's contracting office