When child labor is detected in a supplier's operation, which actions are required?

• A. Immediately remediate, suspend or terminate the contract, and notify the Contracting Officer for action.
• B. Publicize the issue publicly to damage the supplier.
• C. Ignore the issue until the next annual review.
• D. Suggest minor, informal improvements without documentation.

Answer: (A)

When child labor is detected, the priority is to act quickly to stop exploitation and protect the workers, while following formal procurement processes. The best approach is to remediate the issue immediately, determine whether the contract should be suspended or terminated, and notify the Contracting Officer so the proper contract actions and coordination with authorities can take place. This sequence ensures workers are protected, standards are upheld, and the contracting process remains compliant and accountable.

Publicizing the issue publicly, delaying action until the next review, or offering only informal, undocumented improvements do not meet due-diligence or contractual requirements and can undermine worker protection and program integrity.