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48 CFR 852.237-74: 852.237-74 Non-discrimination in Service Delivery.

As prescribed in 837.110-70(a), the Contracting Officer shall insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts:
Non-Discrimination in Service Delivery (OCT 2019)
It is the policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs that no person otherwise eligible will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in the administration of VA programs and services based on non-merit factors such as race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability (physical or mental). By acceptance of this contract, the Contractor agrees to comply with this policy in supporting the program and in performing the services called for under this contract. The Contractor shall include this clause in all subcontracts awarded under this contract for supporting or performing the specified program and services. Accordingly, the Contractor shall ensure that each of its employees, and any subcontractor staff, is made aware of, understands, and complies with this policy.
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Title 48—Federal Acquisition Regulations System
CHAPTER 8—DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
SUBCHAPTER H—CLAUSES AND FORMS
PART 852—SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES
Subpart 852.2—Text of Provisions and Clauses

As prescribed in 837.110-70(a), the Contracting Officer shall insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts:

Non-Discrimination in Service Delivery (OCT 2019)

It is the policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs that no person otherwise eligible will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in the administration of VA programs and services based on non-merit factors such as race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability (physical or mental). By acceptance of this contract, the Contractor agrees to comply with this policy in supporting the program and in performing the services called for under this contract. The Contractor shall include this clause in all subcontracts awarded under this contract for supporting or performing the specified program and services. Accordingly, the Contractor shall ensure that each of its employees, and any subcontractor staff, is made aware of, understands, and complies with this policy.

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