24. Article 11. Produrement. Contractor may, at its discretion, purchase furniature, equipment, pharmaceutical products, food, or other supplies from any vendor, manufacturer, wholesaler, or distributor designated by Contractor. Contractor may negotiate such purchase from or through any entity that may be owned or affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church providing that Contractor or any employee of Contractur does not receive any direct or indirect financial benefit and that any vaings through group purchasing be reserved for the exclusive benefit of the health services system. Contractor will seek the most compet- itive terms available to the product quality standards specified by Contractor.