16.203-4(a)(2)(95)

Use 52.216-9046, Economic Price Adjustment - Other Federal Agency Contracts - E-CAT, in Medical FAR Part 12 solicitations and contracts (including CVC type buys) where adjustments will be based upon price changes occurring on the Contractor's Other Federal Agency's (OFA) contract for the same items, the Contracting Officer determines an EPA is appropriate, the adjustment scenario below is suitable for the instant acquisition, the resulting contract is to be placed on the Medical Electronic Catalog (ECAT) web based ordering system, and the concurrence of the Pricing & Strategy Division (DSCP-BPA)is received prior to using the clause.

OFA contracts include Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), Department of Veterans Affairs National Acquisition Contracts, and GSA Schedule Contracts. Upward adjustments may be requested by the contractor whenever the OFA price increases. Downward adjustments are mandated whenever OFA prices decrease. Prior to award, the Contracting Officer and the offeror shall reach agreement on the OFA contract to be used as the benchmark for adjusting the DLA Troop Support ( formerly DSCP ) contract.

(For Dental, Optical, and Laboratory Integrated Delivery System (LIDS) buys use ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT - OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY CONTRACTS (ONE UPWARD ADJUSTMENT PER OPTION YEAR) E-CAT. For Equipment ECAT Program buys use 52.216-9041, ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT - FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE PRICES - OPEN SEASON E-CAT SOLICITATION).