QPIX 420 Molecular Devices 1 Year PM Service

Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the offeror will not be eligible QPIX 420 Molecular Devices 1 Year PM Service 1232SA26Q1428 Page 14 of 15 for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements. (d) This certification reflects a change in the Government’s position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract. (e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to offeror’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the offeror to liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001. (f) Failure on the part of the offeror or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate the contract for default. (End of Provision) NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Protest Procedures The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to fair, transparent, and efficient acquisitions.