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THIS COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NOTICE HAS BEEN CANCELLED INITS ENTIRETY AND WILL BE RE-ADVERTISED. Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, tools equipmentand transportation required to provide the following service Display Placement Number of Displays required including overageUnit Price Total PriceInterior bus Ads 20,000 each ________ _______Trim Size27" W x 11" H Live Area 26" W x10" H Format: High- Res. PDF DPI: 300 Statement of Work for: National Interior Bus Ads for the SuicidePrevention Initiative To further VA's suicide prevention outreachefforts and reach a broader audience, VA will promote the SuicidePrevention Hotline Phone number on interior bus ad space on municipalbuses in various markets around the country.Contractor Requirements: The request is for ad space and ads productionto promote the VA suicide prevention communication initiative throughinterior bus ad space on municipal buses. Scope of Work: The contractorwill place suicide prevention displays (interior bus cards) throughout aNational Market. The interior cards will be displayed 20,000 buses over100 markets in more that 40 states for the months of June, July andAugust 2009. The contractor will produce the specified number ofsuicide prevention in the dimensions provided:Types of Display Trim Size Live Area Format: DPI:Number displays required to include overage Interior bus ads 27" W x 11"H 26" W x 10" H High-res PDF 300 20,000. Period of Performance:June 1, 2009 through August 31, 2009. Deliverables to Vendor: Schedule: VA will provide ad artwork by May 1,2009Method to deliver Art work: by e-mail or an FTP site Deliverables to VA:Posting Suicide Prevention on 20,000 buses June 1, 2009 to August 31,2009.Providing VA's point of contact with 4 photographs of posted interiorbus ads by June 15, 2009. Provided the projected number of riders thatmay have seen the ads over the contract period (June 1, 2009 to August31, 2009).Payment Schedule: The contractor will be paid one third of the totalcost, for three consecutive months, concurrently with the continuoussuicide prevention display. SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES ADDENDUM to FAR52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMSClauses that areincorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), havethe same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Uponrequest, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum tothis contract:VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (JAN 2008)The bidder or offeror agrees that if a contract is awarded to him/her,as a result of this solicitation, he/she will not advertise the award ofthe contract in his/her commercial advertising in such a manner as tostate or imply that the Department of Veterans Affairs endorses aproduct, project or commercial line of endeavor. VAAR 852.273-76ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION (Interim - October 2008)To improve the timeliness of payments and lower overall administrativecosts, VA strongly encourages contractors to submit invoices using itselectronic invoicing system. At present, electronic submission isvoluntary and any nominal registration fees will be the responsibilityof the contractor. VA intends to mandate electronic invoice submission,subject to completion of the federal rulemaking process. At present, VAis using a 3rd party agent to contact contractors regarding thisservice. During the voluntary period, contractors interested inregistering for the electronic system should contact the VA's FinancialServices Center at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)This contractincorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force andeffect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the ContractingOfficer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of aclause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm52.245-1A GOVERNMENT PROPERTY JUN 2007 ALTERNATE I (JUNE 2007)52.245-9 USE AND CHARGES JUN 2007 VAAR 852.252-70 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS OR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BYREFERENCE (JAN 2008) The following provisions or clauses incorporated byreference in this solicitation must be completed by the offeror orprospective contractor and submitted with the quotation or offer. Copiesof these provisions or clauses are available on the Internet at the Websites provided in the provision at FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation ProvisionsIncorporated by Reference, or the clause at FAR 52.252-2, ClausesIncorporated by Reference. Copies may also be obtained from thecontracting officer. 852.246-71 INSPECTION JAN 2008 52.212-4Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. As prescribed in12.301(b)(3), insert the following clause: CONTRACT TERMS ANDCONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2008) (a) Inspection/Acceptance. TheContractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform tothe requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right toinspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered foracceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement ofnonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at noincrease in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance willnot correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek anequitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance ofnonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise itspost-acceptance rights- (1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or shouldhave been discovered; and (2) Before any substantial change occurs inthe condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in theitem. (b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights toreceive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to abank, trust company, or other financing institution, including anyFederal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act(31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., useof the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may notassign its rights to receive payment under this contract. (c) Changes.Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only bywritten agreement of the parties. (d) Disputes. This contract is subjectto the Contract Disputes Act of 1978, as amended (41 U.S.C. 601-613).Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on anyrequest for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising underor relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved inaccordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which isincorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceeddiligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolutionof any dispute arising under the contract. (e) Definitions. The clauseat FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference. (f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unlessnonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable controlof the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts ofGod or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereignor contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantinerestrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of commoncarriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writingas soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of anyexcusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connectiontherewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch,and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of thecessation of such occurrence. (g) Invoice. (1) The Contractor shallsubmit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, ifauthorized) to the address designated in the contract to receiveinvoices. An invoice must include- (i) Name and address of the Contractor; (ii) Invoice date and number; (iii) Contract number, contract line item number and, if applicable, theorder number; (iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extendedprice of the items delivered; (v) Shipping number and date of shipment,including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped onGovernment bill of lading; (vi) Terms of any discount for prompt paymentoffered; (vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent; (viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event ofdefective invoice; and (ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). TheContractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if requiredelsewhere in this contract. (x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information. (A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoiceonly if required elsewhere in this contract. (B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, inorder for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall havesubmitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with theapplicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33,Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration, or52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than CentralContractor Registration), or applicable agency procedures. (C) EFTbanking information is not required if the Government waived therequirement to pay by EFT. (2) Invoices will be handled in accordancewith the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Managementand Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315. (h)Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and itsofficers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, foractual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducementto infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark orcopyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided theContractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings. (i) Payment.- (1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for itemsaccepted by the Government that have been delivered to the deliverydestinations set forth in this contract. (2) Prompt payment. TheGovernment will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act(31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315. (3)Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT,see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause. (4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment,time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose ofcomputing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have beenmade on the date which appears on the payment check or the specifiedpayment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made. (5)Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contractfinancing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwiseoverpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractorshall- (i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited inthe contract along with a description of the overpayment including the- (A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneouspayment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment); (B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable; (C) Affected contract line item or subline item, if applicable; and (D) Contractor point of contact. (ii) Provide a copy of the remittanceand supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer. (6) Interest. (i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor tothe Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from thedate due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. Theinterest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary ofthe Treasury as provided in Section 611 of the Contract Disputes Act of1978 (Public Law 95-563), which is applicable to the period in which theamount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then atthe rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretaryuntil the amount is paid. (ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractorupon finding a debt is due under the contract. (iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a finaldecision as required by 33.211 if- (A) The Contracting Officer and theContractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of adebt within 30 days; (B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by theContracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand forpayment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor hasrequested an installment payment agreement; or (C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debtpreviously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2). (iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, thedemand for payment included in the final decision shall identify thesame due date as the original demand for payment. (v) Amounts shall bedue at the earliest of the following dates: (A) The date fixed underthis contract. (B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including anydemand for payment resulting from a default termination. (vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number ofcalendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on- (A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from theContractor; (B) The date of issuance of a Government check to theContractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as acredit against the contract debt; or (C) The date on which an amountwithheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have becomepayable to the Contractor. (vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced underthe procedures prescribed in 32.608-2 of the Federal AcquisitionRegulation in effect on the date of this contract. (j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise,risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contractshall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Governmentupon: (1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b.origin; or (2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at thedestination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b.destination. (k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State,and local taxes and duties. (l) Termination for the Government'sconvenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate thiscontract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event ofsuch termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all workhereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers andsubcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, theContractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflectingthe percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination,plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to thesatisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system,have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be requiredto comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principlesfor this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any rightto audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid forany work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have beenavoided. (m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate thiscontract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default bythe Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contractterms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request,with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event oftermination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to theContractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and theContractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights andremedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Governmentimproperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shallbe deemed a termination for convenience. (n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to itemsfurnished under this contract shall pass to the Government uponacceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physicalpossession. (o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the itemsdelivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particularpurpose described in this contract. (p) Limitation of liability. Exceptas otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not beliable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from anydefect or deficiencies in accepted items. (q) Other compliances. TheContractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and locallaws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to itsperformance under this contract. (r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractoragrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the useof appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C.431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. 3701, et seq.,Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act; 41 U.S.C. 51-58,Anti-Kickback Act of 1986; 41 U.S.C. 265 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating towhistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C.423 relating to procurement integrity. (s) Order of precedence. Anyinconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved bygiving precedence in the following order: (1) The schedule ofsupplies/services. (2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice,Other Compliances, and Compliance with Laws Unique to GovernmentContracts paragraphs of this clause. (3) The clause at 52.212-5. (4)Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any licenseagreements for computer software. (5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation. (6) Otherparagraphs of this clause. (7) The Standard Form 1449. (8) Otherdocuments, exhibits, and attachments. (9) The specification. (t) CentralContractor Registration (CCR). (1) Unless exempted by an addendum to this contract, the Contractor isresponsible during performance and through final payment of any contractfor the accuracy and completeness of the data within the CCR database,and for any liability resulting from the Government's reliance oninaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the CCR databaseafter the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review andupdate on an annual basis from the date of initial registration orsubsequent updates its information in the CCR database to ensure it iscurrent, accurate and complete. Updating information in the CCR does notalter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitutefor a properly executed contractual document. (2)(i) If a Contractor has legally changed its business name, "doingbusiness as" name, or division name (whichever is shown on thecontract), or has transferred the assets used in performing thecontract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regardingnovation and change-of-name agreements in FAR Subpart 42.12, theContractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimumof one business day's written notification of its intention to (A)change the name in the CCR database; (B) comply with the requirements ofSubpart 42.12; and (C) agree in writing to the timeline and proceduresspecified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor mustprovide with the notification sufficient documentation to support thelegally changed name. (ii) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements ofparagraph (t)(2)(i) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement atparagraph (t)(2)(i)(C) of this clause, and, in the absence of a properlyexecuted novation or change-of-name agreement, the CCR information thatshows the Contractor to be other than the Contractor indicated in thecontract will be considered to be incorrect information within themeaning of the "Suspension of Payment" paragraph of the electronic fundstransfer (EFT) clause of this contract. (3) The Contractor shall not change the name or address for EFT paymentsor manual payments, as appropriate, in the CCR record to reflect anassignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see Subpart 32.8,Assignment of Claims). Assignees shall be separately registered in theCCR database. Information provided to the Contractor's CCR record thatindicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimaterecipient other than that Contractor will be considered to be incorrectinformation within the meaning of the "Suspension of payment" paragraphof the EFT clause of this contract. (4) Offerors and Contractors mayobtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirementsvia the internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or269-961-5757. (End of clause) Alternate I (Oct 2008). When atime-and-materials or labor-hour contract is contemplated, substitutethe following paragraphs (a), (e), (i) and (l) for those in the basicclause. (a) Inspection/Acceptance. (1) The Government has the right to inspectand test all materials furnished and services performed under thiscontract, to the extent practicable at all places and times, includingthe period of performance, and in any event before acceptance. TheGovernment may also inspect the plant or plants of the Contractor or anysubcontractor engaged in contract performance. The Government willperform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay thework. (2) If the Government performs inspection or tests on the premises ofthe Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish andshall require subcontractors to furnish all reasonable facilities andassistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties. (3)Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government will acceptor reject services and materials at the place of delivery as promptly aspracticable after delivery, and they will be presumed accepted 60 daysafter the date of delivery, unless accepted earlier. (4) At any time during contract performance, but not later than 6 months(or such other time as may be specified in the contract) afteracceptance of the services or materials last delivered under thiscontract, the Government may require the Contractor to replace orcorrect services or materials that at time of delivery failed to meetcontract requirements. Except as otherwise specified in paragraph (a)(6)of this clause, the cost of replacement or correction shall bedetermined under paragraph (i) of this clause, but the "hourly rate" forlabor hours incurred in the replacement or correction shall be reducedto exclude that portion of the rate attributable to profit. Unlessotherwise specified below, the portion of the "hourly rate" attributableto profit shall be 10 percent. The Contractor shall not tender foracceptance materials and services required to be replaced or correctedwithout disclosing the former requirement for replacement or correction,and, when required, shall disclose the corrective action taken. [Insertportion of labor rate attributable to profit.] (5)(i) If the Contractorfails to proceed with reasonable promptness to perform requiredreplacement or correction, and if the replacement or correction can beperformed within the ceiling price (or the ceiling price as increased bythe Government), the Government may- (A) By contract or otherwise,perform the replacement or correction, charge to the Contractor anyincreased cost, or deduct such increased cost from any amounts paid ordue under this contract; or (B) Terminate this contract for cause. (ii) Failure to agree to theamount of increased cost to be charged to the Contractor shall be adispute under the Disputes clause of the contract. (6) Notwithstandingparagraphs (a)(4) and (5) above, the Government may at any time requirethe Contractor to remedy by correction or replacement, without cost tothe Government, any failure by the Contractor to comply with therequirements of this contract, if the failure is due to- (i) Fraud, lackof good faith, or willful misconduct on the part of the Contractor'smanagerial personnel; or (ii) The conduct of one or more of the Contractor's employees selectedor retained by the Contractor after any of the Contractor's managerialpersonnel has reasonable grounds to believe that the employee ishabitually careless or unqualified. (7) This clause applies in the samemanner and to the same extent to corrected or replacement materials orservices as to materials and services originally delivered under thiscontract. (8) The Contractor has no obligation or liability under thiscontract to correct or replace materials and services that at time ofdelivery do not meet contract requirements, except as provided in thisclause or as may be otherwise specified in the contract. (9) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Contractor'sobligation to correct or replace Government-furnished property shall begoverned by the clause pertaining to Government property. (e)Definitions. (1) The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, isincorporated herein by reference. As used in this clause- (i) Directmaterials means those materials that enter directly into the endproduct, or that are used or consumed directly in connection with thefurnishing of the end product or service. (ii) Hourly rate means the rate(s) prescribed in the contract forpayment for labor that meets the labor category qualifications of alabor category specified in the contract that are- (A) Performed by thecontractor; (B) Performed by the subcontractors; or (C) Transferred between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of thecontractor under a common control. (iii) Materials means- (A) Direct materials, including supplies transferred between divisions,subsidiaries, or affiliates of the contractor under a common control; (B) Subcontracts for supplies and incidental services for which there isnot a labor category specified in the contract; (C) Other direct costs(e.g., incidental services for which there is not a labor categoryspecified in the contract, travel, computer usage charges, etc.); (D)The following subcontracts for services which are specifically excludedfrom the hourly rate: [Insert any subcontracts for services to beexcluded from the hourly rates prescribed in the schedule.]; and (E)Indirect costs specifically provided for in this clause. (iv) Subcontract means any contract, as defined in FAR Subpart 2.1,entered into with a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services forperformance of the prime contract or a subcontract including transfersbetween divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of a contractor orsubcontractor. It includes, but is not limited to, purchase orders, andchanges and modifications to purchase orders. (i) Payments. (1) Servicesaccepted. Payment shall be made for services accepted by the Governmentthat have been delivered to the delivery destination(s) set forth inthis contract. The Government will pay the Contractor as follows uponthe submission of commercial invoices approved by the ContractingOfficer: (i) Hourly rate. (A) The amounts shall be computed by multiplying the appropriate hourlyrates prescribed in the contract by the number of direct labor hoursperformed. Fractional parts of an hour shall be payable on a proratedbasis. (B) The rates shall be paid for all labor performed on the contract thatmeets the labor qualifications specified in the contract. Labor hoursincurred to perform tasks for which labor qualifications were specifiedin the contract will not be paid to the extent the work is performed byindividuals that do not meet the qualifications specified in thecontract, unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer. (C)Invoices may be submitted once each month (or at more frequentintervals, if approved by the Contracting Officer) to the ContractingOfficer or the authorized representative. (D) When requested by theContracting Officer or the authorized representative, the Contractorshall substantiate invoices (including any subcontractor hoursreimbursed at the hourly rate in the schedule) by evidence of actualpayment, individual daily job timecards, records that verify theemployees meet the qualifications for the labor categories specified inthe contract, or other substantiation specified in the contract. (E)Unless the Schedule prescribes otherwise, the hourly rates in theSchedule shall not be varied by virtue of the Contractor havingperformed work on an overtime basis. (1) If no overtime rates are provided in the Schedule and theContracting Officer approves overtime work in advance, overtime ratesshall be negotiated. (2) Failure to agree upon these overtime rates shall be treated asa dispute under the Disputes clause of this contract. (3) If the Schedule provides rates for overtime, the premiumportion of those rates will be reimbursable only to the extent theovertime is approved by the Contracting Officer. (ii) Materials. (A) Ifthe Contractor furnishes materials that meet the definition of acommercial item at FAR 2.101, the price to be paid for such materialsshall be the contractor's established catalog or market price, adjustedto reflect the- (1) Quantities being acquired; and (2) Any modifications necessary because of contract requirements. (B) Except as provided for in paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(A) and (D)(2) of thisclause, the Government will reimburse the Contractor the actual cost ofmaterials (less any rebates, refunds, or discounts received by thecontractor that are identifiable to the contract) provided theContractor- (1) Has made payments for materials in accordance withthe terms and conditions of the agreement or invoice; or (2) Makes thesepayments within 30 days of the submission of the Contractor's paymentrequest to the Government and such payment is in accordance with theterms and conditions of the agreement or invoice. (C) To the extentable, the Contractor shall- (1) Obtain materials at the mostadvantageous prices available with due regard to securing promptdelivery of satisfactory materials; and 2) Give credit to the Governmentfor cash and trade discounts, rebates, scrap, commissions, and otheramounts that are identifiable to the contract. (D) Other Costs. Unlesslisted below, other direct and indirect costs will not be reimbursed. 1)Other Direct Costs. The Government will reimburse the Contractor on thebasis of actual cost for the following, provided such costs comply withthe requirements in paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(B) of this clause: [Insert eachelement of other direct costs (e.g., travel, computer usage charges,etc. Insert "None" if no reimbursement for other direct costs will beprovided. If this is an indefinite delivery contract, the ContractingOfficer may insert "Each order must list separately the elements ofother direct charge(s) for that order or, if no reimbursement for otherdirect costs will be provided, insert 'None'."] (2) Indirect Costs(Material Handling, Subcontract Administration, etc.). The Governmentwill reimburse the Contractor for indirect costs on a pro-rata basisover the period of contract performance at the following fixed price:[Insert a fixed amount for the indirect costs and payment schedule.Insert "$0" if no fixed price reimbursement for indirect costs will beprovided. (If this is an indefinite delivery contract, the ContractingOfficer may insert "Each order must list separately the fixed amount forthe indirect costs and payment schedule or, if no reimbursement forindirect costs, insert 'None')."] 2) Total cost. It is estimated thatthe total cost to the Government for the performance of this contractshall not exceed the ceiling price set forth in the Schedule ...