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9.2 Convict Labor

9.2.1 General

Under 39 U.S.C. 2201, the Postal Service may not contract for supplies to be manufactured by convict labor, except for purchase from Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (see 3.4.2). The Postal Service may purchase supplies from firms employing persons on parole or probation under the conditions set forth in Executive Order 11755, December 29, 1973, as amended, which the Postal Service has elected to follow.

9.2.2 Clause

Except for purchases from Federal Prison Industries, Inc., all contracts involving the employment of labor must contain Clause 9-1, Convict Labor. Clause 9-1 is incorporated by reference in Clause 4-2, Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Policies, Statutes and Executive Orders.