Which clause imposes a zero tolerance policy on trafficking?

Which clause imposes a zero tolerance policy on trafficking?

• A. FAR 52.222-50
• B. DFARS 222.17
• C. PGI 222.1703
• D. FAR 52.215-3

Answer: (A)

Zero tolerance for trafficking in persons is established by the FAR clause dedicated to Combating Trafficking in Persons. This clause requires the contractor to maintain an anti-trafficking policy and procedures, prohibits trafficking and the use of forced labor, and mandates taking corrective action if trafficking is identified—up to and including termination of the contract. It also requires flow-down to subcontractors and annual certifications of compliance. In short, it sets a firm, no-exceptions standard across the contractor’s operations and supply chain. The other options relate to TIP in different contexts or pertain to other procurement requirements, so they don’t implement the same broad zero-tolerance policy in the contracting framework.

Zero tolerance for trafficking in persons is established by the FAR clause dedicated to Combating Trafficking in Persons. This clause requires the contractor to maintain an anti-trafficking policy and procedures, prohibits trafficking and the use of forced labor, and mandates taking corrective action if trafficking is identified—up to and including termination of the contract. It also requires flow-down to subcontractors and annual certifications of compliance. In short, it sets a firm, no-exceptions standard across the contractor’s operations and supply chain.

The other options relate to TIP in different contexts or pertain to other procurement requirements, so they don’t implement the same broad zero-tolerance policy in the contracting framework.