All USAID contracts include a Combating Trafficking in Persons (C-TIP) provision (FAR 52.222-50) prohibiting contractors from using forced labor in the performance of their awards. (See specifically FAR 52.222-50(b)(3)).
In addition, contractors with awards to be performed outside the United States where the estimated value of services exceeds $550,000 are required to: 1) submit an annual certification regarding trafficking in persons and 2) implement a compliance plan. (See FAR 52.222-50(h)). Please be reminded that if a contractor is required to submit this compliance plan, the contractor must annually certify that after conducting due diligence, no violations have occurred, or if they have occurred, the contractor has taken appropriate remedial action. (See FAR 52.222-50(h)(5)). Failure to take appropriate remedial action could result in suspension, debarment, or other appropriate remedies (See FAR 52.222-50(e)).
Have questions? Please direct any questions about this notice to the cognizant Contracting Officer (CO).