Attachment_J.9_Cert_Trafficking_in_Persons.docx

ATTACHMENT J.9 – CERTIFICATION REGARDING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS COMPLIANCE PLAN

Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan, Pursuant to FAR 52.222-56 For the Contract or portion (if any) of Contract number (insert Contract number) 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 $500,000, I hereby certify that, (insert name of apparent successful Offeror/Contractor,

1) 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/Contractor’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/Contractor or proposed subcontractor has taken the appropriate remedial and referral actions.

The term ‘‘commercially available off the-shelf (COTS) item,’’ is defined in the clause of this solicitation/Contract entitled ‘‘Combating Trafficking in Persons’’ (FAR clause 52.222–50)

Signature:_____________________________

Date:_________________________________