# Federal Contractors Seek SCA Price Adjustments

An October 8, 2026 legal update explains that federal service contractors may seek contract price adjustments when a new or revised Service Contract Act (SCA) wage determination changes labor costs. For covered service contracts in excess of $2,500, the contract’s FAR clauses, applicable wage determination, and any collective bargaining agreement can affect whether and how an adjustment is recovered. Contractors should carefully document actual costs and required notices because timing, escalation provisions, and wage-payment practices may affect a claim.

- Contractors can review the contract’s FAR clauses, wage determination, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement to assess the basis for an adjustment.
- Maintain records of actual labor costs and required notices; timing and escalation terms can affect recovery.
- Procurement teams and contractors should account for potential wage-determination changes when managing covered service-contract costs and claims.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 08, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- Boards of Contract Appeals

### Sources
- [Submitting Price Adjustments Related to the Service Contract Act | Contract Claims 101, Part 9 | PilieroMazza PLLC - JDSupra](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/submitting-price-adjustments-related-to-9688481) - JDSupra