What does NDAA FY2013 Title XVII, Ending Trafficking in Government Contracting, authorize?

• A. It created a new government agency to investigate TIP
• B. It changed procurement thresholds
• C. It amended statute to allow remedial actions if the contractor, subcontractor, guarantee, or sub-guarantee engages in severe forms of TIP, procurement of a commercial sex act, and use of forced labor
• D. It set wage requirements

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is the government’s enforcement power in federal contracting to address trafficking in persons. NDAA FY2013 Title XVII strengthens accountability by amending the statute to authorize remedial actions when a contractor, or their subcontractor or related entities, engages in severe forms of trafficking in persons, procurement of a commercial sex act, or the use of forced labor. This gives contracting officers the tools to address TIP in the supply chain, such as remedying the situation through actions like contract termination, suspension, or debarment, and ensuring compliance to protect the government and workers. It does not involve creating a new agency, setting wage rules, or changing procurement thresholds.