1. Seller guarantees that the prices mentioned in this order (or other lower prices) at which Seller will invoice the goods to Buyer are Seller’s lowest and best prices for the goods ordered herein and that all prevailing taxes, otherwise which may apply to domestic sales but which do not apply to goods exported from this Country have been excluded and will not, therefore, be included in Seller’s invoice prices. When requested, Buyer will furnish proof of having exported the goods.
2. PRISON MADE GOODS – Federal Government regulations prohibit the importation and sale of goods which have been made either wholly or in part by Prison Labor. If this applies to the goods supplied by Seller, this order MUST be returned immediately to Buyer.
3. Buyer reserves the right to change delivery schedules and to suspend temporarily scheduled shipments. If the goods are shipped or received in advance of schedule, Buyer may return such goods to Seller at Seller’s risk and expense.
4. CANCELLATION WITH CAUSE– Buyer reserves the right to cancel this order if Seller does not comply with the terms hereof, and in the event of the happening of any of the following: Seller’s insolvency; Seller’s filing of a voluntary petition in bankruptcy; the filing of an involuntary petition to have Seller declared bankrupt, provided it is not vacated within thirty (30) days from the date of filing; the appointment of a receiver or trustee for Seller, provided such appointment is not vacated within thirty (30) days from the date of such creditors. In the event of any such cancellation, Buyer with Buyer’s prejudice to any other right available to Buyer for breach of contract, shall have the right (a) to refuse to accept delivery of the goods, (b) to return to Seller any goods already accepted, (c)to recover from Seller all payments made therefore, and for freight, storage ,handling, and other expenses incurred by Buyer and to be relieved from liability for any future payments to Seller; and (d) to purchase elsewhere and charge Seller with any resultant losses.
5. CANCELLATION WITHOUTCAUSE – Buyer reserves the right to cancel this order, in whole or in part, at any time, without cause or Seller’s default, and to make changes in specifications or requirements. Seller shall, upon Buyer’s request, immediately suspend shipments of goods and performance of work until further written orders from Buyer. Any such cancellations or extensions in times of delivery and performance, and any losses or damages, resulting from such cancellations and suspensions shall be equitably adjusted between Buyer and Seller and this order modified accordingly. However, Buyer shall not be liable for failure to accept the goods ordered herein and for cancellation of this order arising from causes beyond Buyer’s reasonable control, such as Seller’s inability to ship (export)as intended because of conditions abroad, floods, fires, court orders, strikes, work stoppages or acts of governmental authorities.
6. NONASSIGNABILITY – This order shall not be assigned, in whole or in part, without Buyer’s written consent, and if so assigned, shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
7. APPLICABLE LAW – The rights and duties of the parties hereto shall be determined by the laws of the State of New Jersey, and to that end this agreement shall be construed and considered as a contract made and to be performed in the State of New Jersey.
8. PACKING & SHIPPING –All items shall be prepared and packed for shipment in a manner that will prevent damage in transit. Buyer is not liable for extra charges for packing, cartage or anything else unless stated in this order. Seller shall mark the number of this order on each container and enclose a packing slip with the order number in each container. Seller shall mail/e-mail invoices to AP department no later than one day after the shipment has been made.
9. DELIVERY SCHEDULE –Seller shall follow the delivery schedule shown on this order and shall not make deliveries later or substantially earlier than dates shown. Time is the essence of this agreement. If items are shipped substantially in advance of scheduled delivery dates, Buyer may return them at Seller’s expense. If Seller exercises due care, Seller shall not be liable for delays in delivery due to acts of God, floods, fire, war, riot, strikes and damage in transit due to causes beyond its reasonable control. However, if Seller does not adhere to the delivery schedule regardless of the cause (acts of God, etc.) Buyer may terminate this order without liability upon it to Seller, or Buyer may agree to a revised delivery schedule.
10. INSPECTION – Seller agrees to permit the Buyer’s inspectors to have access to the Seller’s plant at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting the items set forth on this order or work in process for production of such items. All items are subject to final inspection and approval at Buyer’s plant or other place designated by Buyer. Such inspection shall be made within a reasonable time after delivery, irrespective of the date of payment. Buyer may return rejected items at Seller’s expense. Seller shall not replace items returned as defective unless so directed by Buyer in writing.
11. CHANGES – Buyer may make changes in the drawing and specifications on any item at any time. If such changes result in delay or additional expense to Seller, an equitable adjustment of price and delivery schedules will be made.
12. BUYER’S PROPERTY – All tools, dies, jigs, patterns, equipment or material and other items purchased, furnished, charged to or paid for by Buyer, and any replacement thereof, shall remain the property of the Buyer. Such property shall be plainly marked to show it is the property of the Buyer and shall be safely stored apart from other property. Seller shall not substitute other property for Buyer’s property and shall not use such property except infilling Buyer’s orders. Seller shall hold such property at its own risk and upon Buyer’s written request shall redeliver the property to Buyer in the same condition as originally received by Seller, reasonable wear and tear excepted.
13. WARRANTY – Seller confirms any express warranty (oral or written)previously made and warrants that all items shall be free from defects of material or workmanship, shall conform to drawings and specifications and any samples previously delivered shall be of merchantable quality and fit for the purpose for which purchased. Such warranties, together with all other services, warranties, and guarantees of Seller, not including any disclaimers, shall run in favor of Buyer, its employees and its customers. Seller agrees to indemnify and hold Buyer harmless from any and all liability of Buyer arising out of or in any way connected with a breach of this warranty or the negligence of Seller in the manufacture or design of the items set forth in this order.
14. DRAWING, SPECIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL INFORMATION – The ideas, information and designs contained in or shown upon, and the drawings, specifications, photographs and other engineering and manufacturing information supplied by Buyer, shall remain Buyer’s property, shall be retained in confidence by Seller and not disclosed to any other person or entity, and shall not be used or incorporated into any product, or item later manufactured or assembled by Seller for anyone other than Buyer. Any unpatented knowledge or information concerning Seller’s processes, present or contemplated products or their uses which Seller may order shall, unless otherwise specifically agreed in writing, be deemed to have been disclosed as a part of the consideration for this order, and Seller agrees not to assert any claim (other than a claim for patent infringement) against Buyer by reason of any use or alleged use to which any such information or knowledge may be put by Buyer.
15. PATENT TRADEMARK & COPYRIGHT INDEMNITY – Seller agrees to indemnify Buyer and hold it harmless from and against all claims, liability, loss, damage or expense, including counsel fees, arising from or by reason of any actual or claimed trademark, patent, or copyright infringements or litigation based thereon, with respect to the goods or any part thereof covered by this order and such obligation shall survive, acceptance to the goods and payment thereof by the Buyer.
16. CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE – Seller's original Certificate of Conformance that is representative for each item shall be maintained by Seller and copy is to be included with each shipment. Seller’s Certificate of Conformance shall include: Seller’s name; Statement attesting that goods and services conform to the contract requirements and applicable Government and Buyer specifications; Signature or stamp with title of Seller’s authorized personnel signing the certificate; Buyer’s contract number.
17. SUBCONTRACT ASSIGNMENT & SETOFF – Seller shall not, without the written consent of the Buyer, make any contract with any other person for furnishing any of the completed items covered by this order or assign this order or any right hereunder. Buyer may set off against amount payable to any person under this order any claim or charge it may have against Seller.
18. FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT – Seller represents that the items to be furnished hereunder are produced in compliance with the Federal Labor Standards Act of 1938. Each of Seller’s invoices shall contain a certificate that the items covered by the invoice were produced in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.
19. COMPLIANCE – Seller shall comply with all applicable laws, executive orders, ordinances and regulations.
20. COMPLETE AGREEMENT – The conditions of purchase stated herein including all insertions thereon by the Buyer constitute the complete agreement between the Buyer and Seller concerning this Purchase. Any prior negotiations between the Buyer and Seller, or terms or conditions of sale set forth in the Seller’s quotation or order or sales acknowledgement shall not constitute apart of the agreement between the Buyer and Seller concerning this purchase.
21. RIGHT OF ACCESS – Seller agrees to permit Buyer, Buyer’s customer and regulatory authorities’ right of access to all the applicable areas of Seller’s facilities, at any level of the supply chain, involved in the order and to all applicable records.
22. NONCONFORMING MATERIAL CONTROL – Seller shall establish and maintain an effective and positive system for controlling nonconforming material, including procedures for the identification, segregation, presentation and disposition of reworked or repaired supplies. All nonconforming supplies shall be positively identified to prevent use, shipment and intermingling with conforming supplies.
Seller shall report to Buyer if a product, article or service has been released (shipped, delivered, etc.) from Seller and subsequently found not to conform to the applicable design data within 72 hours of discovery.
Seller shall email Buyer Quality Representative to disclose the escapement, submit a Seller notification of escapement or equivalent, and provide containment, root cause and corrective action statement.
23. RECORD RETENTION – Seller shall retain documentation to support items sold to Buyer for a minimum of ten (10) years unless otherwise noted in contract.
24. EQUIPMENTCALIBRATION – All measuring equipment shall be calibrated or verified, or both, at specified intervals, or prior to use, against measurement standards traceable to NIST standards in accordance with the requirements of ANSI/NCSLZ540.3 and ISO 17025, or the latest equivalent.
25. COUNTERFEIT GOODS – Seller shall implement an appropriate strategy to ensure that Goods furnished to Buyer under this contract are not Counterfeit Goods. Seller’s strategy shall include, but not be limited to, the direct procurement of items from OEMs or authorized suppliers, conducting approved testing or inspection to ensure the authenticity of items. Additionally, when items are to be procured from non-authorized suppliers, it is to be done only during DMS (Diminishing Manufacturing Sources) or obsolescence conditions are present and obtaining written approval from Buyer. Also required from such non-authorized suppliers are appropriate certificates of conformance that provide one or more of the following: (1) the OEM’s original certificate of conformance for the item; (2) sufficient records providing unbroken supply chain traceability to the OEM; or (3) test and inspection records demonstrating the item’s authenticity.
26. ACCEPTANCE AUTHORITY MEDIA – Seller shall warrant that all records and information related to this purchase order shall be free from any fraudulent statements or omissions. The Seller shall establish controls for the use of acceptance authority media (AAM) (e.g., stamps, electronic signatures, passwords).
27. QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CHANGES – Seller shall notify Buyer of any changes in or adverse Level II or Level III actions affecting the Quality Management System including but not limited to changes of: the Certification Status of the Quality Management System, Management Representative, Quality Manager, Ownership and Location.
28. COMPETENCYAND AWARENESS – The Seller shall ensure that all personnel who have an influence on the quality of the work performed shall have the necessary competence and skills. The Seller shall ensure that personnel are aware of their contribution to product or service conformity, to product safety, and to the importance of ethical behavior.
29. FLOW DOWN REQUIREMENTS – Seller shall flow down all applicable requirements, including Key Characteristics, where required for all processes that are outsourced to sub-tier suppliers.
30. AFFIRMATIVEACTION COMPLIANCE – The parties hereby incorporate the requirements of 41 CFR60-1.4(a)(7), 29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A, 41 CFR 60-300.5(a)ii and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), if applicable.
Buyer and Seller shall abide by the requirements of 41CFR60-300.5(a).This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.
Buyer and Seller shall abide by the requirements of 41CFR60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
31. GIDEPMEMBERSHIP – The Seller is required to be a member of GIDEP(Government/Industry Data Exchange Program) if Seller is eligible.
32. Seller agrees to notify Buyer of changes to processes, products, or services, including changes of sub-tier suppliers or location of manufacture.
33. Seller shall ensure that supplied material is free of Foreign Object Debris (FOD).
Non-Compliance with any PO requirement will result in Material rejection.
Payment shall be made only when all purchase order requirements are met.
SPECIALQUALITY REQUIREMENTS:
The following special quality requirements shall be called out on the purchase order when applicable:
1. Items controlled by a specification control drawing (SCD) must meet all requirements of the SCD. The SCD has highest precedence over information printed on the purchase order. Any deviation to the SCD including manufacturer must have written approval from Buyer prior to delivery, even if alternate manufacturer meets SCD performance requirements.
2. Quality Management System compliant with AS9100 or ISO9001.
3. AS9102 First Article Inspection required.
4. Inspection/Test data required.
5. Buyer Source Inspection required.
6. Customer/Government Source Inspection required.
7. Age Sensitive Material must have 50% minimum life remaining when received unless otherwise specified.
8. ESD packaging and marking required.
9. ESD control per ANSI/ESD S20.20.
10. Other(See PO Notes).
IF THIS ORDER INDICATES THAT IT RELATES TO A GOVERNMENT CONTRACTTHE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS APPLY:
A. ASPR ADDITIONS – The following clauses from the Armed Services Procurement Regulations in effect on the date of the prime contract in connection with which this order is let are hereby incorporated and made a part hereof as though set forth in full: Buy American Act (7-104.3); Eight House Law (7-103.16); Walsh-Healey Act(7-103.17); Vincent-Trammel Act (7-103.11); Military Security Requirements(7-104.12); Examinations of Records (7-104.15); Notice to Government of Labor Disputes (7-104.4); Renegotiation (7-103.13); Filing of Patent Rights(9-107.2); and Data (9-203.1 and 9-203.4). Where necessary to make the context of these clauses applicable to this agreement the term “contractor” shall mean the Seller and the term “contract” shall mean this agreement.
B. NON-DISCRIMINATION INEMPLOYMENT – (7-103.18)
1. In connection with the performance of work under this contract the Seller agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, or national origin. The aforesaid provisions shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay, or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Seller agrees to post hereafter inconspicuous places, available for employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the contracting officer setting forth the provisions of the non-discrimination clause.
2. The Seller further agrees to insert the foregoing provision in all subcontracts hereunder except subcontracts for standard commercial supplies or raw materials.
C. SOURCE INSPECTION –Buyer reserves the right to request Government Inspection at the source. In the event that this right is exercised, the Seller, at its expense, shall make all necessary arrangements with the proper Government agency to arrange for this inspection and shall promptly furnish Buyer with the resulting inspection certificates.
D. TERMINATION – Buyer may cancel this agreement at any time by giving written notice to Seller. In such event, the procedure for termination and for the settlement of the obligations of Buyer and Seller in connection with such termination shall be in accordance with the principles set forth in Section VII of the Armed Service Procurement Regulation. The provisions of the paragraph shall not limit or affect the right of the Buyer to terminate this order for the default of the Seller.
Avionic Instruments LLC Purchasing Terms and Conditions FORM-117 Rev 09
OFFER AND CONTRACT:
The following terms together with such terms as are set forth on the face of this purchase order with such plans, specifications or other documents as terms as are approved in writing by Buyer, constitute the offer of Buyer to Seller and shall, when accepted, constitute the entire order or contract between Buyer or Seller. Such purchase order shall be deemed to have been accepted upon Buyer's receipt of the attached acknowledgement copy dully executed by Seller, upon Seller's shipment of the product identified herein, or (if such products are specially manufactured for Buyer) upon Seller 's commencement of the manufacture of such products. Any reference to any proposal, quotation, or other communication by Seller shall, unless indicated to the contrary herein, be deemed to be limited to the description of the products and to be limited by the terms set forth or incorporated by reference herein.
Buyer hereby gives notice of it's object ion to any printed provisions on the Seller's documents and on subordinated documents, if inconsistent with terms and conditions specified herein, which inconsistent provisions shall be inapplicable and deemed deleted. This order as supplemented by such data shall constitute the entire agreement between the seller and buyer and shall not be modified or rescinded, except by a writing signed by both parties within 30 calendar days from the date of such change notice, accompanied by an estimate of charges resulting from such change.
TIME OF PAYMENT:
The date of payment shall, subject to any contrary terms on the face hereof, be computed by the latter or:
RESPONSIBILITY:
Title to, and risk of loss, of each product or part to delivered hereunder, shall unless otherwise provided herein, pass from Seller to Buyer upon delivery of such product at the F.O.B. point designated on the face of this purchase order. Seller shall deliver the products, which are the subject matter of this purchase order, to the Buyer free and clear of all liens, claims and encumbrances.
BUYER-FURNTSHED MATERIALS, TOOLING & EQUIPMENT:
Title to and any materials, tooling and equipment, including all patterns, molds, tools, dies or templates, which Buyer may furnish Seller or which Seller may acquire at Buyer's expense or manufacture for Buyer, shall remain in Buyer at all times. Seller assumes all risk of loss of, damage to, or liability resulting from such property from whatever cause while Seller's custody or control and Seller will, at its expense, carry adequate insurance thereon to reimburse buyer for any such loss, damage or liability. Buyer shall have the right to remove such property at any time for any reason Buyer deems necessary and shall have reasonable right of access to Seller's premises at all times to protect its rights to such property. Seller will not use such property for any purpose other than fulfillment of Buyer's purchase order. Upon termination or completion of this purchase order, Seller shall request disposition instructions and if so directed, will deliver such property to Buyer to the extent not incorporated in delivered and items in good condition subject to ordinary wear and tear and normal manufacturing losses, or if directed, Seller agrees to retain such property for a period not to exceed 5 years pending further disposition instructions from Buyer.
CONFIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE:
Seller shall keep confidential all sales data, designs, processes, drawings, specifications, reports, data and other technical or propriety information and the features of all parts equipment, tools, gauges, patterns, and other items furnished or disclosed to the Seller by the Buyer in connection with this order ("Confidential Information") Seller expressly agrees not to use the Confidential Information or any other information belonging to or supplied by or on behalf of Buyer, except in the performance of the work for Buyer, Seller expressly agrees that a confidential relationship exists between Buyer and Seller relative to matter covered by this section. Seller shall return all Confidential Information and other information or property at the Buyer's request and, in any event, upon completion of this purchase order. No Confidential Information relative to the purchase or use of materials or articles covered by this purchase order is to be published without first obtaining Buyer's written consent.
ASSIGNMENT SUBCONTRACT:
Seller shall not have any right to assign this purchase order or any benefits arising from this purchase order without the prior written consent of the Buyer. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the rights of any assignee shall be subject to all setoffs , counterclaims, and other comparable rights arising hereunder. Seller shall not, except in the case of raw materials or standards/commercial items or except as otherwise agreed in writing by Buyer, delegate or subcontract all or substantially all of the work on any item or material to be furnished under this purchase order.
CANCELLATION:
Buyer shall have the right to cancel this purchase in full or in part by reason of any default by Seller, and Buyer further reserves the right to cancel this purchase order without further liability for articles not accepted by Buyer in the event Seller commits an act of bankruptcy, files or has filed against it a petition under the Federal Bankruptcy Act ,suffers any receivership or other similar petition to be filed for or against its, or makes a general assignment for the benefits of its creditors.
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS:
The Seller warrants that performance of the work hereunder and all products to be delivered hereunder shall be in accordance with any and all applicable executive orders, Federal, State, municipal, and local laws and ordinances, and all rules, orders, requirements, and regulations hereunder. Such Federal laws shall include, but not be limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 as amended.
TAXES:
Seller shall state separately on all invoices any taxes imposed by Federal, State or Local governments applicable to fulfilling this purchase order.
NON-WAIVER :
Failure of Buyer to insist upon strict performance of any items and conditions herein shall not be deemed a waiver of any rights or remedies that Buyer shall have and shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default of the terms and conditions hereof.
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS:
If the products or services to be delivered or performed hereunder are for the purpose of enabling Buyer to perform a government contract or sub-contract , then there shall be incorporated in this purchase order as if they were full set forth herein the following provisions:
PATENTS:
Seller guarantees that the sale or use of its products will not infringe any United States or foreign patents and agrees to indemnify the Buyer, its customers, and subsequent owners, against all judgments, decrees, costs and expenses resulting from such alleged infringements and covenants, that the Seller will upon request, and at its expense , defend or assist in the defense of any suit or action which may be brought against Buyer, its customer or subsequent owners of the products, by reason of any alleged infringement of any patent in the sale or use of Seller's products.
GOVERNING LAW:
This order is to be governed by an d construed according to the internal laws of the State of Arizona without regard to its conflict of laws, rules, and in the event of a dispute, litigation may be brought only in the appropriate court in Arizona.
EXTRA CHARGES AND PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS:
No charges of any kind including charges for boxing and cartage, will be allowed unless specifically agreed to by Buyer inwriting. However, Seller shall be responsible for packing and packaging necessary to withstand transportation hazards. Price is to cover net weight, unless otherwise agreed. Packaging requirements for shipments on commercial BHls of Lading must meet commercial standards and accepted practices of the industry with full protection of the material to ultimate destination and must conform to governing classification, for rail - national Motor Freight Classification, for truck - Railway Express Classification, for express - U.S. official Postal Manual, for parcel post – Official Air Freight Rules Tariffs for air freight.
REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN ASSEMBLY RECORDS:
When specifications or drawing require Seller to serially number assemblies, Seller shall maintain records of all such serially numbered assemblies by part number and serial number. In addition) when such specifications or drawings required Seller to serially detail parts of said assemblies Seller shall maintain records of the source, drawing number and serial number and serial numbers of such detailed units Seller shall maintain all such records for seven (10) years from the date of completion of this order.
RIGHTS AND RESERVATIONS:
Seller agrees that any information received or to be received from Buyer is the proprietary property of Buyer and such information shall only be used for the purposes of this order. Without written approval from the Buyer. Seller shall not, except as necessary for the performance of this order, duplicate any reports1 drawings, documents or other records or drawings, documents or other records and any copies which have been made hereof to Buyer where payments are made for experimental developmental or research work performed hereupon. Seller shall disclose and thus hereby assign to Buyer all inventions resulting therefrom and does grant Buyer the right to use for any purpose whatsoever all data specified to be delivered under this purchase order.
TERMINATION:
Buyer may terminate this contract in accordance with the clause set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.249-2which clause as of the date of this form is incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.
CONFLICT MINERALS:
Buyer is committed to sourcing minerals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas in accordance with Buyer’s corporate policies, legal obligations and existing international standards, and agrees to provide Buyer with supply chain data as and when Buyer reasonably requests to enable Buyer and its customers to fulfill their legal obligations under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Specifically, on an on-going basis, Buyer will request data from Seller concerning the so-called “conflict minerals” used in Seller’s products, the origin of such minerals in Seller’s supply chains, and whether trade in these minerals may support conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its adjoining countries. Buyer expects Seller to pass these data requests up Seller’s supply chain in order to determine the source of such minerals. Buyer may be required, and may require Seller, to perform due diligence on the chain of custody of conflict minerals in the supply chain. In addition, Seller may be required to make certifications to Buyer with respect to the use of conflict minerals. Buyer will evaluate and may terminate the ongoing business relationship with Seller if Seller’s supply chain is determined to include the purchase of minerals that support conflict in this region, or if Seller fails to timely provide relevant data or certifications upon Buyer’s requests.
POLICY OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Acme Aerospace Inc. is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, ("EEO") and Affirmative Action, and will administer it’s personnel policies and conduct it’s employment practices on the basis of merit, experience and other works related criteria and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal, or local law.