Section 52.222-56 - Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance PlanAs prescribed in 22.1705(b), insert the following provision:
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)
80 FR 4990 , Jan. 29, 2015, as amended at 85 FR 62490 , Oct. 2, 2020 As amended at 85 FR 62490 , 10/2/2020