FAR 52.222-56.pdf

52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan (Oct 2020).

(a) The term "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item ," is defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Combating Trafficking in Persons" (FAR clause 52.222-50).

(b) The apparent successful Offeror shall submit, prior to award, a certification, as specified in paragraph (c) of this provision, for the portion (if any) of the contract that-

(1) Is for supplies , other than commercially available off-the-shelf items, to be acquired outside the United States , or services to be performed outside the United States ; and

(2) Has an estimated value that exceeds $550,000.

(c) The certification shall state that-

(1) It has implemented a compliance plan to prevent any prohibited activities identified in paragraph (b) of the clause at 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons, and to monitor, detect, and terminate the contract with a subcontractor engaging in prohibited activities identified at paragraph (b) of the clause at 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; and

(2) After having conducted due diligence, either-

(i) To the best of the Offeror ’s knowledge and belief, neither it nor any of its proposed agents, subcontractors, or their agents is engaged in any such activities; or

(ii) If abuses relating to any of the prohibited activities identified in 52.222-50(b) have been found, the Offeror or proposed subcontractor has taken the appropriate remedial and referral actions.

(End of provision) https://acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_50