Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR Sections Affected: 52.222-50 & 52.222-56

This is a requirement for a revision and renewal of OMB control number 9000-0188, Combating Trafficking in Persons. Executive Order (E.O.) 13627, entitled Strengthening Protections Against Trafficking in Persons in Federal Contracts, dated September 25, 2012 (77 FR 60029, October 2, 2012) and Title XVII of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112-239, enacted January 2, 2013) strengthen the long standing zero-tolerance policy of the United States regarding Government employees and contractor personnel engaging in any form of trafficking in persons. These requirements are implemented in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in the clause at 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons, and in the provision at 52.222-56, Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan. Contractors are required to inform the contracting officer and the agency Inspector General of any credible information they receives from any source that alleges a contractor employee, subcontractor, or subcontractor employee, or their agent has engaged in conduct that violates the policy in paragraph (b) of the clause 52.222-50. This requirement flows down to all subcontractors.

The latest form for Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR Sections Affected: 52.222-50 & 52.222-56 expires 2021-09-30 and can be found here.