The purpose of the regulations in this part is to achieve the aims
of parts II, III, and IV of Executive Order 11246 for the promotion and
insuring of equal opportunity for all persons, without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, or national origin, employed or seeking employment
with Government contractors or with contractors performing under
federally assisted construction contracts. The regulations in this part
apply to all contracting agencies of the Government and to contractors
and subcontractors who perform under Government contracts, to the extent
set forth in this part. The regulations in this part also apply to all
agencies of the Government administering programs involving Federal
financial assistance which may include a construction contract, and to
all contractors and subcontractors performing under construction
contracts which are related to any such programs. The procedures set
forth in the regulations in this part govern all disputes relative to a
contractor's compliance with his obligations under the equal opportunity
clause regardless of whether or not his contract contains a ``Disputes''
clause. Failure of a contractor or applicant to comply with any
provision of the regulations in this part shall be grounds for the
imposition of any or all of the sanctions authorized by the order. The
regulations in this part do not apply to any action taken to effect
compliance with respect to employment practices subject to title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The rights and remedies of the Government
hereunder are not exclusive and do not affect rights and remedies
provided elsewhere by law, regulation, or contract; neither do the
regulations limit the exercise by the Secretary or Government agencies
of powers not herein specifically set forth, but granted to them by the
order.
