Industry Guide
Service Contract Act: The Federal Wage Law Affecting Service Contracts and Some Construction-Adjacent Work
The McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) governs federal service contracts, requiring prevailing wages and benefits to service workers. While Davis-Bacon covers most construction, SCA applies to facility maintenance, landscaping, janitorial, and similar service work — sometimes overlapping with construction. Understanding SCA helps contractors navigate federal service contracting.
Jordan Patel5 min read