ACCEPTANCE:
This Order is for the purchase and sale of the goods described
and is Buyer’s offer to Seller. It is subject to
Seller’s acceptance only by Seller’s execution
and return of the acknowledgement copy; Conditions stated
by Seller in acknowledgement receipt of this Order shall
not be binding on Buyer if in conflict with, or in addition
to, any of the provisions of this Order (including delivery
schedule, price, quantity specifications and terms and
conditions) unless expressly agreed to in writing by Buyer.
Terms & Conditions stated in this Order shall supersede
and replace any Seller issued document.
DELIVERY
AND DELAY: Time is of the essence in performing
the Order. Should Seller experience or anticipate any
delay in performing this Order, whether or not such delay
is excusable under the DEFAULT clause below. Seller shall
immediately notify Buyer of such delay, it’s expected
duration and the reason thereof. The delivery schedule
shall not be modified unless the parties do so in writing,
however this does not constitute a waiver of the Order’s
delivery requirement. Seller shall be liable for any direct
or consequential damages resulting from a delay unless
the delay is in writing and is excusable by Buying Agent.
SELLER SHALL FORWARD TO BUYER WITH THE INVOICE, THE EXPRESS
RECEIPT OR BILL OF LADING SIGNED BY THE CARRIER EVIDENCING
THE FACT THAT SHIPMENT HAS BEEN MADE.
QUANTITIES:
Shipments must equal exact amounts ordered unless otherwise
agreed by Buyer. Overages or shortages are not allowed
without the prior written authorization of Buyer.
PRICES:
Seller’s price shall not be higher than quoted to
Buyer unless otherwise agreed upon in writing. Invoices
must be rendered for each shipment under this Order on
date of shipment. If date of invoice is prior to shipment
date, invoices may be returned for re-dating.
TAXES:
Except as may be otherwise provided in this Order, the
price includes all applicable Federal, State and local
taxes. Please request Tax Exempt Form from Buyer.
DISCOUNTS:
Unless indicated hereon, it shall be understood that the
discount period will date from receipt of invoice or material
acceptance whichever is later.
CHANGES:
(a) Buyer may at any time by a written order and without
notice to the sureties, make changes within the general
scope of this Order in any one or more of the following:
(i) drawings, designs or specifications; (ii) method of
shipment or packing; (iii) quantities of articles to be
furnished; (iv) place of delivery; and (v) delivery schedules.
If any such change causes any increase or decrease in
the cost of, or the item required for the performance
of any part of the work under this Order, whether changed
or not changed by any such order, an(d) equitable adjustment
shall be made in the price or delivery schedule, or both,
and the (Order shall be modified in writing accordingly.)
Any claim by Seller for adjustment under this clause must
be asserted in writing within thirty (30) days from the
date of receipt by Seller of the notification of change
provided, however, that Buyer, if it decides that the
facts justify such action may receive and act upon any
such claim asserted at any time prior to final payment
under this Order. However, nothing in this clause shall
excuse Seller from proceeding with this Order as changed.
(b) Buyer’s engineering technical and other personnel
may from time to time render assistance or give technical
advice to or exchange information with Seller’s
personnel concerning this Order of the articles or services
to be furnished hereunder. However, such assistance, advice,
statements or exchange of information shall not constitute
a waiver with respect to any of Seller’s obligations
or Buyer’s rights hereunder, to be authority for
any change in the articles or services called for hereunder.
Any such waiver or change to be valid and binding upon
Buyer must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative
of Buyer’s Purchasing Department. In case of any
doubt, Seller should promptly consult Buyer’s Purchasing
Department for further instructions.(c) In connection
with any claim for adjustment under this clause, Seller
shall submit cost data in such form and detail as may
reasonably be required by Buyer; if this Order relates
to a prime contract with the United States Government
Seller shall upon Buyer’s request, submit a certificate
of Current Cost or Pricing Data, as prescribed by FAR
15.804-8(b) and in the form set forth by FAR 15.215-23
[in substantially the form set forth in 3-807 4 of the
Defense Acquisition Regulations (DAR/ASPR)], with respect
to such data
CANCELLATION:
Cancellation of contract – Buyer reserves the right
to cancel order within 30 days notice prior to shipment
via written communication. Buyer will compensate seller
for work performed and or materials purchased for this
order, up to and including the date of Buyers notice.
Seller must provide documentation to support any claim
for compensation.
SAE
AS9100 REQUIREMENT: RIGHT OF ACCESS BY THE ORGANIZION,
THEIR CUSTOMER, AND REGULATORY AUTHORITIES TO ALL FACILITIES
INVOLVED IN THE ORDER, INCLUDING ALL APPLICABLE RECORDS,
AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUPPLIER TO FLOW DOWN TO SUB-TIER
SUPPLIERS THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS IN THE PURCHASING
DOCUMENTS AND DRAWING PACKAGES, INCLUDING KEY CHARACTERISTICS
WHERE REQUIRED. (REV: B)
SOURCE APPROVAL: No contract, regardless
of amount shall be entered into between Seller and a third
party for furnishing any of the completed or substantially
completed articles, spare parts or services specified
herein without prior written approval by the Buyer. This
will not apply to any contract for the delivery of standard
or commercial articles or raw material.
MACHINING
OF PARTS: If this Order requires machining of
parts, all burrs, sharp edges and corners shall be removed
and broken .015 unless otherwise agreed to in writing.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Material, Plating, heat treating and non-destructive testing
shall be by U.S. Government approved sources if this Order,
or the drawings and/or specification(s) related thereto,
specify certain affidavits, test reports, or certifications
attesting to the type, quality or processing as a requirement
of the work to be performed. Heat treating samples must
be furnished when heat treating is performed. All such
certifications must accompany parts when shipped. Payment
of invoices will not be made without certifications when
required.
WARRANTY:
Seller warrants all materials or services delivered hereunder
to be free from defective- materials or workmanship, and
to conform strictly to the specifications, drawings or
sample specified or furnished. This warranty shall survive
any inspection, delivery or acceptance of the materials
or services, and payments therefore, and shall not be
deemed to be exclusive.
INSPECTION:
All materials and workmanship entering into the performance
of this Order may be inspected and tested at all times
and places either during or after manufacture by inspectors
designated by the Buyer at the Buyer’s discretion.
The exercise of this right shall in no way relieve the
Seller of its obligation to furnish all articles or materials
in strict accordance with the terms and provisions of
this order. In the event, that any of the articles or
materials are found to be defective in material or workmanship,
or otherwise not in conformity with the requirements of
this order, the Buyer shall have the right to reject and
require the deficiency (ies) documented to be corrected
or that the articles or materials be replaced promptly
with satisfactory materials or workmanship. If the Buyer
so rejects the goods and the Seller when requested fails
to proceed promptly with the replacement or correction
of the defective goods, the Buyer may either terminate
this Order for default or replace or correct such goods
and in either case may charge the Seller the costs and
damages incurred. Cost, including transportation costs,
of such repair or replacement shall be borne by Seller.
If inspection is furnished on the premises of the Seller
or its supplier, the Seller shall furnish without additional
charge all reasonable facilities and assistance for the
convenience and safety of the inspectors in the performance
of their duties. All inspections and tests shall be performed
during the normal work day. . Items furnished in lots
are subject to rejection of the basis of sample rejection.
Materials rejected as not conforming to this Order shall
be returned to the Seller freight collect, and the Seller
will be debited for the inbound transportation cost plus
handling expense. Such rejected material shall be deemed
to be the property of the Seller. Final inspection and
acceptance shall be conclusive except if the following
occurs defective workmanship or material rejected within
one (1) year after receipt of the goods but the Buyer,
and (2) latent defects, fraud, or such gross errors as
amount to fraud.
PACKAGING:
No charges will be allowed for boxing, crating, or carting
unless previously agreed upon in writing. The Buyer’s
weight or count shall be final and conclusive on shipments
not accompanied by or not in agreement with a packing
list. The Seller is cautioned to package finished goods
in such a manner as to preclude damage in transit regardless
of means of transportation. Individual un-palletized Package
weight shall not exceed 50lbs and any shipments exceeding
will be rejected and returned at Sellers expense. Metal
parts should not come into contact with each other; threaded
parts should be protected; ferrous metals not otherwise
treated to drawing specifications should be coated with
a coat of light oil, cautionary labels should be utilized
to the fullest possible extent whenever appropriate. Each
packing slip must indicate blueprint or drawing number
and revision letter.
GENERAL
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS: For shipments made FOB
shipping point
(a) All shipments moving in one day to the same location
via the same carrier should be consolidated on one bill
of lading. (b) Unless otherwise specifically instructed
by the Buyer all ground and air transports are to be routed
through our Logistics partner, Straight Line Transportation,
Inc. (c) Any losses resulting from deviation from Buyer’s
routing instructions will be credited against Seller’s
invoice. (d) Seller shall receive and retain a mailing
receipt for uninsured parcel posts.
ASSIGNMENT:
Neither this Order nor any interest under it shall be
assigned by Seller without the prior written consent of
Buyer, except the claims for monies due or to become due
under this Order may be assigned by Seller without such
consent, and subject to the provisions of this paragraph.
Buyer shall promptly be furnished with two signed copies
of any such assignment. Payment to an assignee of any
such claim shall be subject to set off or recoupment for
any present or future claim or claims which Buyer may
have against Seller, except to the extent that any such
claims may be expressly waived in writing by Buyer. Buyer
reserves the right to make direct settlements and/or adjustments
in price(s) with Seller notwithstanding any assignment
of claims for monies due or to become due hereunder and
without notice to the assignee.
NONWAIVER:
No waiver of any provision or failure to perform any provision
of this order shall be effective unless consented to by
Buyer in writing nor shall any such waiver constitute
a waiver of any other provision.
BUYER’S
PROPERTY: All material, including tools and dies,
furnished or specifically paid for by Buyer shall be the
property of Buyer, shall be subject to removal at any
time without additional cost to Buyer, shall be used only
in filling orders from Buyer, shall be kept separate from
other materials or tools, and shall be clearly identified
as the property of Buyer. Seller assumes all liability
for loss or damage, with the exception of normal wear
or tear, and agrees to supply detailed statements of inventory
upon request of Buyer. Further, it is specifically understood
that the Sellers prices include an allowance for the salvage
value of process scrap (chips, borings, ends, etc.) generated
from material furnished by the Buyer. Buyer and Seller
will mutually determine fair scrap percentage value The
salvage value of any unreturned spoiled material shall
be shown as a deduction on Seller’s invoice(s).
All Buyer furnished material not consumed in carrying
out this Order shall be clearly identified and returned
to Buyer as part of the final shipment and if not satisfactorily
accounted for shall be paid for by Seller at either (1)
the Buyer’s cost plus handling charges or (2) replacement
value at the option of the Buyer. Scrap allowance in Buyer
furnished material does not constitute authorization to
supply items in excess of the quantities specified in
this Order. The following statement is required on Seller’s
final invoice under any order where material is supplied
by Buyer “All Buyer furnished material not consumed
in the performance of work under this Order was returned
to Buyer as part of the final shipment. The salvage value
of all process scrap and/or Buyer furnished material,
if any, is itemized as a separate credit on this invoice”.
Buyer shall at all times have title to all drawings and
specifications furnished by Buyer to Seller and intended
for use in connection with this Purchase Order. Seller
shall use such drawings and specifications only in connection
with this Order, and shall not disclose such drawings
and specifications to any person, firm or corporation
other than Buyer’s or Seller’s employees,
subcontractors or Government inspectors. The Seller shall,
upon Buyer’s request or upon completion of the Order,
promptly return all drawings and specifications to Buyer.
PATENTS:
The Seller agrees to defend, at its own expense, Buyer
and distributors and dealers in, and users of the products
of Buyer, and to hold them harmless, with respect to any
and all claims that the products or materials furnished
by the Seller under this Order infringe any United States
and/or foreign Patent, and with respect to any and all
suits, controversies, demands, and liabilities arising
out of any such claim, provided that the foregoing shall
not apply to any infringement resulting from Seller’s
use of a patented invention required to comply with written
instructions of Buyer (s) if such patented invention is
not normally utilized by the Seller.
DISPUTES:
A) This order and the performance of the parties hereunder
shall be controlled and governed by the law of federal
government contracts and, where federal contract law is
inapplicable by the law of the state of Pennsylvania.
Pending final resolution of any dispute under this Order,
Seller shall proceed diligently with performance of this
Order. B) In the event that: (1) Seller’s claim,
or any portion thereof against Buyer is the proper subject
for a claim by Buyer against a higher-tiered contractor,
including the U.S. Government under the terms of the Buyer’s
Contract with a higher-tiered contractor (“Buyer’s
Contract”) or (2) Buyer’s claim against Seller,
or any portions thereof, is based upon a corresponding
claim against Buyer by a higher-tiered contractor, including
the U.S. Government, under Buyer’s Contract, then
the dispute shall be litigated only pursuant to the Disputes
clause of Buyer’s Contract. Seller will cooperate
fully with Buyer in drafting and documenting any claim
to be presented to the higher-tiered contractor. Seller
agrees to certify that its claim or defense are accurate,
current and complete, and the amount of the claim accurately
reflects the amount for which Seller believes he is entitled.
If a higher-tiered contractor denies such a claim and
Buyer agrees to appeal such a decision on behalf of Seller,
Seller agrees to indemnity and hold harmless Buyer for
the cost of said appeal inititated by Buyer at Seller’s
request. Seller may participate in any such appeal at
its own expense. Buyer may require the Seller to prosecute
the appeal in Buyer’s name and at Seller’s
expense. Buyer and Seller will assist and cooperate in
the prosecution of appeals. The outcome of the appeal
shall be final and binding on the parties. Buyer agrees
that it will take no action to settle or prejudice Seller’s
claim without Seller’s consent. Seller’s right
to interest is limited to its apportioned share of interest
recovered pursuant to the appeal.
C) For all other disputes, the parties agree that only
courts located in Pennsylvania have jurisdiction to decide
any dispute arising under or relating to this Order.
BANKRUPTCY:
In the event of any proceedings, voluntary or involuntary,
in bankruptcy or insolvency by or against Seller, including
any proceedings, under the Chandler Act, or in the event
of the appointment with or without Seller’s consent
of an assignee for the benefit of creditors or of a receiver,
then Buyer may cancel this Order for default and hold
Seller accountable for any additional costs or damages
incurred.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Any specifications,
drawings, notes instructions, engineering notices, or
technical data referred to in this Order shall be deemed
to be incorporated herein by reference as if fully set
forth. In case of any discrepancies or questions, refer
to Buyer’s Purchasing Department for decision or
instructions or for interpretation.
CONFIDENTIALITY:
The Terms and Conditions of this Purchase Order, including
but not limited to pricing, quantities, products, materials,
services, frequency of orders or delivering and shall
be considered Buyer’s confidential information and
shall not be disclosed without prior written approval
from Buyer.
PUBLICITY:
Unless specifically authorized in writing by Buyer, Seller
may not use Buyer’s name, labels, logo, marks, part
numbers, drawings or any other Container Research related
materials for any purpose other than the intention of
this order.
INDEMNIFICATION:
To the extent that Seller’s agents, employees or
subcontractors enter upon premises occupied by or under
control of Buyer, or any of its customers or suppliers,
in the course of the performance of this Order. Seller
shall take all reasonable and necessary precautions to
prevent occurrence of any injury to any person, or any
damage to any property arising out of any acts or omissions
of such agents, employees or subcontractors, and except
to the extent that any such injury or damage is due solely
and directly to Buyer’s negligence, shall indemnify
Buyer against any loss, claims, damages, liability, expense
(including reasonable attorney fees) and cause of action
whatsoever, arising out of any act or omission of the
Seller, its agents, employees or subcontractors, and Seller
shall maintain Public Liability. Property Damage and Employee’s
Liability and Compensation insurance as will protect Buyer
from any of said risks and from any claims under any applicable
(Workmen’s) Worker’s Compensation and Occupational
Disease acts.
CLAUSES
INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: The following clauses
from the Federal Acquisition Regulation 48 C.F.R. §
1 et seq. are incorporated by reference into this Order
with the same effect as if printed in full. The version
of the clauses in effect on the date of this Order shall
be used. For the following clauses change “Contractor”
to “Seller,” “subcontractor” to
“Seller’s subcontractor,” and “Contract”
to “Order.”: Competition in Subcontracting
(52.244-5); Suspension of Work (52.212-12); Termination
for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (52.249-2);
Default Fixed-Price Supply (52.249-8), but add at the
end of (c), “Seller shall notify Buyer within 10
days of any excuse for nonperformance or default”);
Gratuities (52.203-3); Covenant Against Contingent Fees
(52.203-5); Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to Government
(52.203-6); Utilization of Small Business Concerns and
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern (52.219-8); Small
and Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan (52.219-9);
Utilization of Women-Owned Small Business (52.219-13);
Utilization of Labor Surplus Area Concerns (52.220-3);
Labor Surplus Area Subcontracting Program (52.220-4);
Subcontracting Cost or Pricing Data Submission (52.215-24);
Buy American Act (52.225-3); Price Reduction for Defection
Cost or Pricing Data (52.215-22)(but add, “if Buyer
is subject to any liability or expense, including Government
withholding of payments, as the result of Seller’s
submission and certification of alleged or actual defective
cost or pricing data as set forth in this clause, then
Seller agrees to indemnify and hold Buyer harmless to
the full extent of any damage or expense, including lost
profit, attorney’s fees ad court costs, resulting
from such action).
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