The subject law, effective January 1, 2012, requires L-3 Linkabit to disclose its efforts to eradicate slavery and human trafficking from its direct supply chains. As part of its annual representation and certifications that it obtains from suppliers,  L-3 Linkabit intends to obtain certifications from its direct suppliers that materials incorporated into their products, comply with the laws regarding slavery and human trafficking of the country or countries in which they are doing business. While the Division, L-3  Linkabit, does engage in verification of product supply chains, and conduct compliance audits and maintains an internal accountability standards and training, it does not currently do this specifically for human trafficking and slavery.  However, the Division ’s Contract personnel, Purchasing personnel and Management personnel are sensitive to the subject of ensuring that none of it direct suppliers utilize forced labor or child labor.    

This effort will complement the efforts currently made in performance of the Division’s United States Government Contracts which include the requirements found in FAR Subpart 22-15, Prohibition of Acquisition of Products Produced by Forced or Indentured Child Labor and FAR Subpart 22-17, Combating Trafficking in Persons.  Linkabit has an established supply chain which complies with the FAR regulations through its terms and conditions, periodic direct supplier audits, and representations and certifications.  Actual identification or suspicion of any supplier violations will result in further investigation, and if justified, termination of the supplier and appropriate reports to Government officials.
   
Any questions regarding this Notice should be brought to the attention of Linkabit ’s Ethics Officer at LinkabitEthics@L-3com.com.