A Department can directly procure items from the suppliers with whom the DGS&D has entered into a Rate Contract. In this context, which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
A. The Department need not make the payment to the supplier through DGS&D
B. The Department can purchase the item at a price lower than the Rate Contract Price
C. The Department can negotiate a totally different set of terms and conditions with the supplier than those mentioned in the Rate Contract
D. The Department shall make its own arrangement for inspection of the purchased goods
Answer:C
A Department can directly procure items from the suppliers with whom the DGS&D has entered into a Rate Contract. In this context, which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
A. The Department need not make the payment to the supplier through DGS&D B. The Department can purchase the item at a price lower than the Rate Contract Price C. The Department can negotiate a totally different set of terms and conditions with the supplier than those mentioned in the Rate Contract D. The Department shall make its own arrangement for inspection of the purchased goods