The United States Government has adopted a zero tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Additional information about trafficking in persons may be found at the website for the Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons at http://www.state.gov/g/tip .Government contracts shall-
(a) Prohibit contractors, contractor employees, subcontractors, and subcontractor employees from-
(1) Engaging in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract;
(2) Procuring commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract; or
(3) Using forced labor in the performance of the contract;
(b) Require contractors and subcontractors to notify employees of the prohibited activities described in paragraph (a) of this section and the actions that may be taken against them for violations; and
(c) Impose suitable remedies, including termination, on contractors that fail to comply with the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section.
