1. Definitions
These definitions apply to not only this Order but also to any supplemental terms and conditions
attached to the Order unless otherwise specifically stated.
A. Buyer: The legal entity issuing this Order.
B. Buyer’s Purchasing Representative: Buyer’s designated purchasing representative
responsible for issuing this Order and any amendments or changes thereto.
C. Seller: The legal entity that contracts with Buyer under this Order.
D. Order: The contractual instrument of which these terms and conditions are a part.
E. Government: The United States of America, State, County or local municipality acting in its contractual capacity.
F. Prime Contract: The contract under which this Order is issued, if applicable.
G. FAR: The Federal Acquisition Regulation (Title 48 Code of Federal Regulations
Chapter 1), if applicable.
H. DFARS: The Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, if
applicable.
I. Contracting Officer: The Government official(s) authorized to commit the
Government contractually under a Government Prime Contract, or the authorized representatives of
these officials acting within the scope of their authority.
J. Days: Calendar days (unless specified otherwise).
2. Acceptance of This Order
Seller’s written acknowledgement of the Order, its commencement of any performance
under the Order, or acceptance of any payment under the Order, shall constitute Seller’s
unqualified and irrevocable acceptance of this Order subject solely to these terms and conditions.
In the event that this Order does not state price or delivery terms, Buyer will not be bound to any
prices or delivery terms to which it has not specifically agreed in writing. Any terms or conditions
proposed by Seller inconsistent with or in addition to the terms and conditions contained in this
Order shall be void and of no effect unless specifically agreed to in writing by Buyer, regardless of
whether or not such terms and conditions materially alter this Order and irrespective of any
payment by Buyer hereunder.
3. Acceptance of Goods and Services
A. All goods and/or services provided by Seller under this Order shall be in
accordance with the requirements of this Order, including all applicable exhibits and attachments,
and shall be subject to rejection if such goods and/or services are nonconforming. No inspection
or evaluation performed by Buyer (and/or Buyer’s customer, if applicable) shall in any way relieve
Seller or its suppliers of their obligation to furnish all required goods and/or services in strict
accordance with the requirements of this Order. If any of the goods and/or services provided
hereunder do not conform with the requirements of this Order, Buyer may require Seller to replace
the goods or perform the work and/or services again in conformity with the applicable
requirements at no cost to Buyer.
B. At Buyer’s sole option, any rejected items may be returned for credit or
replacement at Seller’s risk and expense, and all handling and transportation expenses, both ways,
shall be assumed by Seller. No items returned as defective shall be replaced without written
authorization from Buyer.
C. Acceptance of goods and/or services will be made by Buyer only in writing and
through a document entitled “Final Acceptance” issued by Buyer. It is expressly agreed that
payment by Buyer to Seller for goods and/or services provided under this Order shall not constitute
acceptance. It is further agreed that nothing in this Order shall require Buyer to accept any goods
and/or services prior to acceptance thereof by Buyer’s customer, if applicable.
D. Acceptance shall be conclusive, except for latent defects, fraud, or gross mistakes
amounting to fraud.
4. Independent Contractor
Seller is an independent contractor and the employees, agents, or representatives of Seller
are not employees, agents, or representatives of Buyer for any purpose including, but not limited to,
federal, state, and local tax obligations, unemployment and worker’s compensation obligations,
social security, and any and all other benefits.
5. Invoices and Payment
A. Seller’s invoices or vouchers shall contain all certifications required by Buyer and
shall include the invoice date, the purchase order number, and a complete breakout of the
prices by line item for the services and or deliverable products detailed within the invoice or voucher.
B. The price for all goods and or services provided by Seller is all-inclusive and
encompasses any and all federal, state, local or foreign taxes and duties that may be applicable,
and all installation, testing, debugging, warranty charges, any and all license or use fees, and any
other cost of every kind and description associated with Seller’s work.
C. Buyer shall pay Seller after receipt of Seller’s proper invoices or vouchers for
goods and/or services delivered and accepted, less any deductions provided for in this Order.
Unless otherwise mutually agreed in writing and stated on the face of the Order, payment terms are due upon receipt of invoice.
6. Shipping, Packing and Marking
A. Except as otherwise provided on the face of this Order, transportation charges on
goods sold f.o.b. shipping point must be prepaid and invoiced to Seller. Transportation charges
on goods sold f.o.b. destination must be prepaid in all cases. No insurance or premium
transportation costs will be allowed unless authorized in writing by Buyer’s Purchasing
Representative. Risk of loss from any casualty to goods ordered hereunder, regardless of cause,
shall be Seller’s responsibility until the goods have been delivered in compliance with terms of
transportation required by this Order. If Seller does not comply with the stated delivery schedule,
Buyer may, in addition to any other rights which it may have at law or in equity, require delivery
by the most expeditious way, and any charges resulting from the premium transportation shall be
fully prepaid and absorbed by Seller. Title to all goods passes at Buyer’s dock unless otherwise
specified in this Order.
B. Seller shall pack, mark and ship all goods and supplies in accordance with the
requirements of this Order and so as to be in compliance with all applicable transportation
regulations and good commercial practice for protection against damage from weather and
shipment, including any applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations for the packaging,
labeling, transportation and shipping of hazardous materials. Seller shall secure the most
advantageous transportation services and rates consistent therewith. No separate or additional
charge shall be payable by Buyer for containers, crating, boxing, handling, storage or any other
services unless specifically stated in this Order or otherwise agreed to by Buyer in writing.
Seller shall mark each container with the number of this Order and shall enclose a packing slip with this
Order number in an envelope attached to each container. Damage resulting from improper
packing or shipping will be charged to Seller.
C. Acceleration of delivery is not authorized unless specified in writing by the Buyer’s
Purchasing Representative.
D. Buyer reserves the right to refuse or return at Seller’s risk and expense any
shipments made in excess of the quantities stipulated in the Order or received in advance of the
required delivery schedule, or to keep the goods received in advance of the required delivery
schedule and defer payment as if the delivery was made per the required delivery schedule.
7. Non-US Origin Shipments
Buyer Order is being issued to Seller with the expectation that Seller will ship the order to Buyer
from a location within the United States. Any shipments originating outside the customs territory of
the United States, will import under the terms of sale DDP Buyer facility Incoterms 2010. Seller shall
communicate its customs clearance instructions to its International Third-Party supplier prior to the
product’s arrival into the United States to avoid any delays in delivery to Buyer. Under no
circumstances is Buyer to be listed as the importer of record (or consignee for shipments delivered
via courier) on customs documents for any orders shipped directly to Buyer from a foreign location
and Seller expressly agrees to accept all liability associated with said customs entries for any such
orders.
8. Time of the Essence
Time is and shall remain a material element of this Order, and no acts of Buyer, including
without limitation modifications of this Order or acceptance of late deliveries or performance, shall
constitute a waiver of this provision. Seller shall notify Buyer in writing immediately of any actual
or potential delay in the deliveries or performance of this Order and such notice shall include a
revised schedule using the Seller’s best efforts; provided, however, that Buyer’s receipt of such
notice shall not constitute a waiver to Buyer’s rights and remedies for such late deliveries or
performance. Buyer reserves the right to cancel this Order without liability to Buyer and without
waiver of any other remedies of Buyer if delivery or performance is not effected as specified in the
Order or on written shipping authorizations that may be furnished by the Buyer.
9. Inspection
Buyer (and Buyer’s customer, if applicable) through any authorized representatives, has the
right at all reasonable times and places to inspect and test the goods and/or services being
supplied under this Order, including by Seller’s suppliers. Buyer assumes no contractual obligation
to perform any inspection or test unless otherwise specifically set forth in this Order. Buyer’s failure
to inspect or test any goods and/or services shall not relieve Seller from responsibility for any
defective or nonconforming goods and/or services. If any inspection or evaluation is made by
Buyer or its customer on the premises of Seller or any of Seller’s suppliers, Seller or its suppliers
shall provide at no additional charge all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safety and
convenience of the personnel conducting the inspection or test.
10. Warranty
A. Seller warrants to Buyer, its successors and assigns, that all goods provided
hereunder shall be (i) merchantable, (ii) free from defects in material and workmanship, (iii) with
regard to goods designed by Seller, free from defects in design, (iv) suitable for the purposes
intended whether expressed or reasonably implied, and (v) in compliance with all applicable
specifications, drawings, and performance requirements; and that all services provided hereunder
shall be (i) free from defects in workmanship, (ii) suitable for the purposes intended whether
expressed or reasonably implied, (iii) performed in a professional and workmanlike manner, and
(iv) in compliance with all applicable specifications, drawings, and performance requirements.
B. If any nonconformity under this warranty appears within three months, 90 days after final
acceptance of the goods and/or services, Seller shall promptly and diligently repair, replace or
correct (by re-performance or otherwise) such nonconformity at no cost to Buyer (including any
transportation costs associated therewith). If repair, replacement or correction is not made in a
timely manner to Buyer’s satisfaction, then the Buyer may, at its election and in addition to any
other remedies available to Buyer at law or in equity, correct or have corrected such nonconformity
at Seller’s expense.
11. Proprietary Information
A. Unless otherwise expressly agreed by Buyer in writing to the contrary, all
specifications, information, data, drawings, software and other items supplied to Buyer by Seller
under this Order, whether or not marked with any restrictive or proprietary designations, shall be
disclosed to Buyer on a non-proprietary basis and may be used and/or disclosed by Buyer without
restriction in any way in the conduct of its business. Seller’s sole rights with respect to use of such
information by Buyer, its successors, subsidiaries, licensees, affiliates, or parents shall be
determined only by any valid pre-existing patent rights of Seller as related to the manufacture, use,
or sale of goods and/or services covered by this Order. Seller agrees to promptly notify Buyer in
writing of any such pre-existing patents or any other similar form of protection which Seller may
hold or know of which relates to the goods and/or services to be provided under this Order.
B. If any pre-existing patents, inventions, copyrights, technology, designs, works of
authorship, mask works, technical information, computer software, or other information or data of
Seller (hereinafter “Seller’s Intellectual Property”) are used, included, or contained in the goods
and/or services provided hereunder, the Seller grants Buyer an irrevocable, transferable, nonexclusive,
world-wide, royalty-free license to use Seller’s Intellectual Property with such goods
and/or services.
C. Unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing to the contrary, all specifications,
information, data, drawings, software and other items which are (i) supplied to Seller by Buyer or
(ii) obtained or developed by Seller and paid for by Buyer under this Order, shall be the exclusive
property of Buyer, shall be maintained by Seller as proprietary to Buyer, shall be used only for
purposes of providing goods and/or services to Buyer pursuant to this Order, and shall not be
disclosed to any third party without Buyer’s express written consent. All such items supplied by
Buyer shall be promptly returned to Buyer on request or upon completion or earlier termination of
this Order.
12. Buyer’s Property
A. All information as well as all drawings, tools, jigs, dies, fixtures, materials, and
other items supplied or paid for by Buyer shall be and remain the sole property of Buyer, and Buyer
shall have the right to enter Seller’s premises and remove any such property and Seller’s records
with respect thereto at any time without being liable for trespass or for damages of any sort.
B. All such items shall be used only in the performance of work under this Order
unless Buyer consents otherwise in writing.
C. Material made in accordance with Buyer’s specifications and drawings shall not
be furnished or quoted by Seller to any other person or concern without Buyer’s prior written
consent.
D. Seller shall have the obligation to maintain any and all property furnished by
Buyer to Seller and shall be responsible for all loss or damage to the property except for normal
wear and tear.
13. Release of Information
Seller shall not publish any information developed under this Order nor distribute it nor
make any news release about the existence or subject matter of this Order without Buyer’s prior
written consent.
14. Intellectual Property
A. Seller warrants that the sale, use or incorporation into manufactured products of
any machines, parts, components, services, devices, material, software, and rights furnished or
licensed hereunder (collectively “goods”) which are not of Buyer’s design, composition or
manufacture shall be free and clear of infringement or misappropriation of any valid patent,
copyright, trademark or other third party intellectual property rights. Seller shall indemnify, defend
and save Buyer and its customers harmless from any and all expenses, liability and loss of any kind
(including all costs and expenses including attorneys’ fees) arising out of claims, suits or actions
alleging such infringement or misappropriation, including proceedings under 28 U.S.C. § 1498,
which claims, suits or actions Seller agrees to defend with counsel acceptable to Buyer. The Buyer
agrees to give the Seller written notice of any such suit or action promptly after notice is received
by the Buyer and the Seller agrees to conduct, at its own expense, the entire defense thereof;
provided, however, that the Buyer may, at its own election and expense, at any time supersede the
Seller in any such defense in which event the Seller shall thereby be released from its obligation
under this Article with respect to the particular suit or action involved.
B. Seller further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend, at Seller’s own
expense, Buyer against all liens, security interests, and/or encumbrances whatsoever asserted
against such goods, including claims to said merchandise, asserted by others. To the extent that
the goods delivered hereunder are manufactured pursuant to the designs originated by Buyer, the
Seller hereby assigns to Buyer, without reservation, all patent rights, copyrights and trademark
rights relating to the goods and all related documents, models, computer drawings and other
electronic expression, photographs, related documents, models, computer drawings and other
electronic expression, photographs, drawings, specifications or other materials (“Protected
Materials”). Buyer, in turn, grants to Seller a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to reproduce
the Protected Materials for purposes related solely and directly to the Seller’s performance of its
obligations to Buyer hereunder. No other Protected Materials may be reproduced for any other
purpose without the express written permission of Buyer. This non-exclusive license shall terminate
immediately upon termination of the Order.
C. Seller may replace or modify infringing goods with comparable goods acceptable
to Buyer of substantially the same form, fit and function so as to remove the source of infringement,
and shall extend this provision to such comparable goods. If the use or sale of any of the above
items is enjoined as a result of such claim, suit or action, Seller, at no expense to Buyer, shall
obtain for Buyer and Buyer’s customers the right to use and sell the items.
D. Any invention or intellectual property first made, developed or conceived by Seller
in the performance of this Order or which is derived from or based on the use of information
supplied by Buyer, in whole or in part, alone or with others, shall be the sole property of Buyer,
and Seller hereby conveys, transfers and assigns to Buyer all rights, title and interest in and to any
such invention or intellectual property. Any original works of authorship created by Seller
hereunder are considered “works made for hire” under U.S. Copyright Law (17 U.S.C. §101). This
Order shall operate as an irrevocable assignment from Seller to Buyer of all rights to such
inventions or intellectual property including all rights, title and interest throughout the world.
15. Changes
A. Buyer shall have the right at any time to (i) suspend all or any portion of Seller’s
work, and/or (ii) make changes within the general scope of this Order that affect any one or more
of the following:
(1) drawings, designs, specifications, or quantities of goods and/or services
to be provided hereunder;
(2) the statement of work or description of services;
(3) method of shipment or packing;
(4) the time or place of performance, inspection, delivery, or acceptance of
goods and/or services; and
(5) the amount of Buyer-furnished or customer-furnished property or facilities.
B. If any such suspension or change causes a change in the cost of, and/or the time
required for, performance of this Order, an equitable adjustment shall be made in the price or
delivery schedule or both, and this Order shall be modified in writing accordingly. Any claim by
Seller for such an adjustment must be made in writing within twenty days from the date of receipt of
a written order from Buyer’s Purchasing Representative directing such a suspension or change.
C. Nothing in this clause, including any disagreement with Buyer as to any equitable
adjustment, shall excuse Seller from proceeding with this Order as changed. Any disagreement
between the parties arising out of this clause shall be resolved in accordance with the clause
entitled “Disputes Under This Order.”
D. If this Order is placed under a Government Prime Contract, the pricing of any
equitable adjustment hereunder, or of any other adjustment under this Order, shall be in
accordance with the cost principles enunciated in Part 31 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation in
effect on the date of this Order.
E. No constructive changes: Information, advice, approvals or instructions given by
Buyer’s technical personnel or other representatives shall be deemed expressions of personal
opinion only and shall not affect Buyer’s and Seller’s rights and obligations hereunder unless set
forth in a writing which is signed by Buyer’s Purchasing Representative and which states that it
constitutes an amendment or change to this Order.
16. Access to Records
Buyer shall have access to all records of Seller’s performance hereunder.
17. Termination for Convenience
A. Buyer, by written notice, may terminate this Order at any time, in whole or in part,
without cause and/or for Buyer’s convenience, prior to final delivery of goods and/or completion
of services, and such termination shall not constitute a default. In such event, Buyer shall have all
rights and obligations accruing both at law and in equity, including Buyer’s rights to title and
possession of any goods paid for. Seller shall be reimbursed for actual, reasonable, substantiated
and allowable costs, plus a reasonable profit for work performed to date of termination. Buyer
may take immediate possession of all work so performed upon notice of termination.
B. If this Order is terminated as a result of the termination for convenience of Buyer’s
Government Prime Contract, then the rights, duties, and obligations of the parties shall be
determined in accordance with the applicable termination for convenience clause incorporated into
this Order by the Supplemental Terms and Conditions.
18. Termination for Default
A. Buyer may, by written notice of default to Seller, terminate this Order in whole or
in part if Seller fails (i) to deliver the goods and/or perform the services within the time specified in
this Order or any extension thereof, (ii) to perform any of the other provisions or meet any of the
requirements of this Order, or (iii) to make progress so as to endanger performance of this Order in
accordance with its terms and, in either of the second or third circumstances, does not cure such
failure within ten days after receipt of written notice from Buyer specifying such failure.
B. If Buyer terminates this Order in whole or in part it may acquire, upon such terms
as it deems appropriate, goods and/or services similar to those terminated. Seller shall be liable
to Buyer for any excess cost for such similar goods and/or services, provided, however, that Seller
shall continue performance of this Order to the extent not terminated under the provisions of this
Article and, provided, further, that Buyer shall pay the price set forth in this Order for completed
goods or services delivered and accepted.
C. The rights and remedies of Buyer in this Article are in addition to any other rights
and remedies provided by law or in equity, or under this Order.
19. Set-Off
Buyer shall be entitled at all times to set-off any amount owing at any time from Seller to
Buyer, or to any of Buyer’s affiliated companies, against any amount payable at any time by
Buyer, or by any of its affiliated companies, to Seller.
20. Disputes Under This Order
The parties shall attempt amicably to resolve all disputes arising from or related to this
Order. If the parties are unable to resolve amicably such a dispute within a reasonable time, the
dispute shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the State where Buyer is located,
applying the laws of the State of New York, as well as, when applicable, the law of federal
contracts as enunciated in decisions of administrative boards of contract appeals and the federal
courts. Pending resolution or settlement of any dispute arising under this Order, Seller shall
proceed diligently as directed by Buyer with the performance of this Order.
21. Disputes Under A Government Prime Contract
A. If the Contracting Officer of Buyer’s Government Prime Contract by a final decision
interprets any provision or requirement of Buyer’s Prime Contract, and the same or substantially
similar provision or requirement is contained in this Order, such interpretation shall be binding
between Buyer and Seller, provided that Buyer affords Seller the opportunity to appeal such
decision in Buyer’s name, and provided further that Seller provides to Buyer any and all
information requested by Buyer to justify Buyer’s verifying, supporting, or providing any and all
certificates required by the Contract Disputes Act of 1978, 41 U.S.C. § 601 et seq. Any such
appeal brought by Seller shall be at the sole expense of Seller, who shall be solely responsible for
the prosecution of such appeal. If Seller so appeals, Seller shall, upon Buyer’s written request,
provide to Buyer advance copies of papers to be filed in such appeal and such other information,
consultation, and opportunity to participate in the appeal as Buyer may request. As used in this
provision, the term “appeal” shall include any and all proceedings taken by Seller under this
provision before any board of contract appeals or federal courts.
B. If Seller asserts against Buyer a claim for either damages or an equitable
adjustment in a situation where the facts constituting such claim would also support a claim by
Buyer against Buyer’s customer, prior to initiating any action or suit on such claim against Buyer in
any court, if Buyer so authorizes, Seller shall pursue, to exhaustion of its administrative and judicial
remedies, such claim in Buyer’s name and at Seller’s cost against Buyer’s customer.
C. Any reference to the “Disputes” clause in any applicable FAR or DFARS clause
incorporated into this Order shall mean this Article 20 “Disputes Under A Government Prime
Contract.”
22. Indemnification
In addition to any other indemnification provision of this Order, Seller shall indemnify,
defend and hold harmless Buyer, its officers, directors, and employees, from any and all claims,
liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses, including attorneys’ fees —
(1) for actual or alleged (a) injury to any person, (b) damage to any property,
or (c) violation of any law, ordinance, or regulation, arising from or related to Seller’s (or Seller’s
subcontractors’) performance of work in connection with this Order (including, if applicable,
Seller’s violation of the Truth in Negotiations Act or any implementing or comparable regulation,
including FAR Part 15); or
(2) any civil or criminal penalty or fine incurred by Buyer which is caused to
any degree or any extent by Seller, its employees, agents, representatives, suppliers, or
subcontractors.
23. Design Changes
During performance of this Order, Seller shall not make any changes in the design of
goods to be furnished by Seller under this Order without advance written notification to and written
approval of Buyer. This requirement applies whether or not there is a cost impact associated with
the change and regardless of the type of change involved, including product improvements.
24. Export Control
Seller agrees to comply fully with all applicable laws and regulations of Seller’s country
and of the United States pertaining to the export of any hardware, software, defense service,
information or technical data provided by, through or with the cooperation of the Buyer in the
performance of this Order, whether in the United States or abroad. This Order may involve
information or items that are subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export
Administration Regulations (EAR) and that may not be released to Foreign Persons inside or outside
the United States without the proper export authority.
The ITAR defines a “Foreign Person” as any person who is not a U.S. citizen, a lawful
permanent resident as defined by 8 USC 1101(a)(20), or a protected individual as defined by 8
USC 1324b(a)(3). Foreign Person is also defined as a corporation, a business, an association, a
partnership, or any other entity that is not incorporated or organized to do business in the United
States and as international organizations, foreign governments, and any agency or subdivision of
foreign governments (e.g., diplomatic missions).
Seller further agrees that it will not export or re-export, directly or indirectly, any hardware,
software, defense service, information or technical data provided by, through or with the
cooperation of the Buyer to any Foreign Person, including persons employed by or associated with,
or under contract with the Seller or Seller’s lower-tier suppliers without the prior written consent of
the Buyer and without first obtaining any required export license or other approval.
In addition, should Seller participate in the performance of this Order at Buyer’s facilities,
Seller shall inform Buyer in advance in writing of the country of citizenship (or countries, in the case
of dual citizenship) of each Foreign Person employee, agent, or representative of Seller or of
Seller’s suppliers prior to such person being allowed access to Buyer’s facilities. Seller’s and
Seller’s suppliers’ Foreign Person employees, agents, or representatives shall not participate in the
performance of this Order at Buyer’s facilities without Buyer’s written consent.
Seller shall comply with the registration requirements of the International Traffic in Arms
Regulations at 22 CFR §122.1, as applicable.
Seller shall indemnify and hold Buyer harmless for all claims, demands, damages, costs,
fines, penalties, attorneys’ fees and other expenses arising or resulting from Seller’s failure to
comply with this clause.
25. Compliance with Laws
Seller shall comply with the applicable provisions of all federal, state, and local laws and
ordinances and all lawful orders, rules, and regulations thereunder, and such compliance shall be
a material requirement of this Order.
26. Notification of Employee Rights Under Federal Labor Laws
Seller shall comply, as applicable, with the requirements of 29 CFR Part 471 – Notification
of Employee Rights Under Federal Labor Laws, and 29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to subpart A is
incorporated by reference into this Order with the same effect as though set out in full text herein.
Seller ,by signing its offer, hereby certifies compliance with the requirements of 29 CFR Part 471.
27. Duty to Proceed
Except as expressly authorized in writing by Buyer, no failure of Buyer and Seller to reach
agreement with respect to any dispute relating to or arising under this Order shall excuse Seller
from proceeding diligently with the performance of the work required by this Order.
28. Certificates
Seller shall furnish to Buyer any certificate required to be furnished by any provision of this
Order, including any clauses incorporated by reference herein, and any certificate required by any
future law, ordinance, or regulation with respect to Seller’s compliance with the terms and
provisions of such laws, ordinances, or regulations. As used in this Article, the word “certificate”
shall include any plan or course of action or recordkeeping function.
29. Incorporation of Supplemental Terms & Conditions
If this Order is placed under a Government Prime Contract, then the clauses set forth by citation in
the Supplemental Terms and Conditions, attached as Supplement 1 and, if applicable, Supplement
2, are incorporated by reference into this Order with the same force and effect as though set out in
full text herein.
30. Order of Precedence
A. In the event of any inconsistency or conflict between or among the provisions of
this Order, such inconsistency or conflict shall be resolved by the following descending order of
precedence: (i) Typed provisions set forth in this Order; (ii) Documents incorporated by reference
on the face page(s) of this Order; (iii) These standard terms and conditions, and any supplemental
terms and conditions as referenced herein and/or set forth on the reverse side of the Order; (iv) The
Statement of Work; and (v) Specifications attached to this Order or incorporated by reference.
Buyer’s specifications shall prevail over any specifications of Seller.
B. In the event of conflict between specifications, drawings, samples, designated
type, part number, or catalog description, the specifications shall govern over drawings, drawings
over samples (whether or not approved by Buyer), and samples over designated type, part number,
or catalog description. In cases of ambiguity in the specifications, drawings, or other requirements
of this Order, Seller shall, before proceeding, consult Buyer, whose written interpretation shall be
final and binding on the parties.
31. Construction
The construction of this Order shall be governed by the law specified in the article entitled
“Disputes Under This Order.” The title designations of the numbered articles and provisions to this
Order are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation or construction of this Order.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of these terms and conditions, upon prior written notice to
Buyer and to the extent that such use will not interfere with Seller’s performance of this Order or
any other purchase order/subcontract between Seller and Buyer, Seller, with the U.S.
Government’s written authorization, may use any furnished property, data, information or other
items, which the U.S. Government owns and/or for which it has the right to authorize use on other
U.S. Government contracts or subcontracts.
32. Assignment
Seller shall not sell, assign, or in any manner transfer this Order or its rights, duties, and
obligations under this Order without first obtaining the written consent of Buyer. Any attempted
assignment without such consent shall be void. The foregoing shall not apply to assignment to any
successor entity in the event Seller shall change its name. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the
event of an approved sale, assignment or transfer as provided hereunder, Seller shall remain
liable, jointly and severally, to Buyer for all obligations arising under or resulting from this Order.
33. Notices
All notices required or permitted to be sent by either party shall be deemed sufficiently
given when delivered by hand delivery or sent by telecopy (which is confirmed), recognized
overnight courier service or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the parties at the addresses
shown on the first page of this Order for each party and to the attention of the individual who
executes this Order on behalf of the party to whom the notice is sent. All notices shall be deemed
given (i) on the date of delivery if delivered by hand or sent by telecopy, (ii) on the next business
day if sent by recognized overnight courier service and (iii) on the third business day following the
date sent by certified mail, return receipt requested. Either party may designate, in writing, a
different manner of address for notices under this Order.
34. Survival
Seller’s obligations under the warranty, proprietary information, Buyer’s property,
indemnification and intellectual property provisions of this Order shall survive completion or any
earlier termination of this Order.
35. Force Majeure
Neither Buyer nor Seller shall be liable for failure to perform under this Order if such failure
is due to events which are beyond the reasonable control and without the fault or negligence of
Buyer or Seller, as the case may be, and which intervene after the execution of this Order and
impede its performance, provided such failure to perform shall only be excused for the duration of
such intervening event and shall be subject to the Buyer’s right to terminate this Order pursuant to
clause 17. Examples of such Force Majeure events include, but are not limited to: a strike or labor
dispute, war or act of war (whether or not an actual declaration thereof is made), insurrection, riot
or civil commotion, act of public enemy, fire, flood, or other act of God, or any act of
governmental authority (including export restrictions). The party wishing to claim relief by reason of
any of the said circumstances shall notify the other party in writing without delay on the intervention
and cessation thereof.
36. Waiver, Remedies, and Severability
A. The failure or delay of Buyer to insist on performance of any provision of this
Order, or to exercise any right or remedy available under this Order, shall not be construed as a
waiver of that provision, right, or remedy in any later instance. Further, if any provision of this
Order is or becomes void or unenforceable by operation of law, the remaining provisions shall be
valid and enforceable.
B. Unless otherwise expressly stated in this Order, the rights and remedies of both
parties hereunder shall be in addition to their rights and remedies at law or in equity; provided,
however, that in no event shall Buyer be liable to Seller for any anticipatory profits or for any
special (including multiple or punitive), indirect, incidental, or consequential damages howsoever
arising.
37. Entire Agreement
This Order, including any attachments and documents incorporated by reference,
constitutes the entire agreement between Buyer and Seller, and supersedes all prior
representations, agreements, understandings, and communications between Buyer and Seller
related to the subject matter of this Order, whether oral or written. No amendment or modification
of this Order shall be binding upon either party unless it is set forth in a written instrument signed
by authorized representatives of both Buyer and Seller.