1444 Form – SF-1444 Request for Additional Classification and Rate

The 1444 Form (SF-1444), titled "Request for Authorization of Additional Classification and Rate," is required when federal contractors need wage rates not listed in the Department of Labor's prevailing wage determination. Contractors on service or construction contracts must submit this form before using any unlisted labor classification. Fill out the SF-1444 online below.

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1444 Form PDF Details

The Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) is administered by the U.S. General Services Administration under OMB Control Number 9000-0066. It ensures compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and applies to both service contracts under the Service Contract Act and construction contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act.

Who Must File the SF-1444?

Any prime contractor or subcontractor working on a federal contract must submit the SF-1444 when they need to use a labor classification not already listed in the prevailing wage determination attached to their contract. The form establishes the wage rate before work in that classification begins, protecting both the contractor and the workers involved.

What Information Is Required?

The SF-1444 submission must include the project location, contract number and date, a list of proposed job classifications, proposed hourly wage rates, and any applicable fringe benefits. Contractors must submit the completed form in quadruplicate to the contracting officer. Supporting documentation, such as a prevailing wage notification or collective bargaining agreement, should be attached when relevant.

The Review and Approval Process

The contracting officer reviews the proposed classification and rate, consulting available wage surveys and any applicable agreements. Interested parties, including independent contractor representatives, participate in the negotiation. For construction projects, a construction proposal may also be reviewed alongside the SF-1444 submission. Once all parties agree, the approved classification and rate are incorporated into the contract, ensuring fair labor standards throughout the project.

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Step 1: Click the "Get Form" button at the top of this page to open the PDF editor. All required fields and tools are accessible from the editor dashboard.

Step 2: Use the editor to fill in all required fields, add your signature, and attach any supporting documentation. You can customize text, adjust formatting, and review all entries before finalizing.

Key sections of the 1444 Form include:

Section 1 requires the project location, contract details, and the list of proposed classifications and rates:

Section 2 requires the proposed wage rates, fringe benefit payments, and the signatures of the contractor and contracting officer:

How to complete the 1444 form SF-1444 Section 2

Section 3 covers the contracting officer's determination, agreement or disagreement, and the date submitted:

1444 form SF-1444 Section 3 contracting officer determination

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Related Federal Contract Forms

Contractors who use the SF-1444 often need these related documents: the prevailing wage notification form, a subcontractor agreement, or a construction proposal form. Each supports different stages of the federal contracting process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SF-1444 used for? The SF-1444 is used by contractors on federal service and construction contracts to request authorization for wage classifications not listed in the original Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Who submits the 1444 Form? The prime contractor or an authorized representative submits the form to the contracting officer before work in the new classification begins. It must be submitted in quadruplicate.

Is the SF-1444 the same as the 1444 Form? Yes. The 1444 Form and SF-1444 are the same federal document. SF stands for Standard Form, and the 1444 designation identifies this specific request form within the federal procurement system.