Introductory Caterpillar Financial Funding Corporation, a Nevada corporation (the "Depositor"), proposes to cause Caterpillar Financial Asset Trust 2007-A (the "Issuing Entity") to issue $19,798,000 aggregate principal amount of Class B 6.18% Asset Backed Notes (the "Class B Notes") and to sell the Class B Notes to Mxxxxxx Lynch, Pierce, Fxxxxx & Sxxxx Incorporated (the "Underwriter"). The assets of the Issuing Entity will include, among other things, a pool of fixed-rate retail installment sale contracts and finance leases (the "Receivables") secured by new and used machinery manufactured primarily by Caterpillar Inc. ("Caterpillar"), including rights to receive certain payments with respect to such Receivables, and security interests in the machinery financed by the Receivables (the "Financed Equipment"), and the proceeds thereof. The Receivables will be transferred to the Issuing Entity by the Depositor. The Receivables will be serviced for the Issuing Entity by Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the "Servicer" or "CFSC"). The Notes will be issued pursuant to the Indenture to be dated as of September 1, 2007 (as amended and supplemented from time to time, the "Indenture"), between the Issuing Entity and U.S. Bank National Association, a national banking association (the "Indenture Trustee"). Simultaneously with the issuance and sale of the Class B Notes as contemplated herein, the Issuing Entity will issue $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Class A-1 5.67225% Asset Backed Notes (the "Class A-1 Notes"), $75,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Class A-2a 5.40% Asset Backed Notes (the "Class A-2a Notes"), $126,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Class A-2b Floating Rate Asset Backed Notes (the "Class A-2b Notes," and together with the Class A-2a Notes, the “Class A-2 Notes”), $134,050,000 aggregate principal amount of Class A-3a 5.34% Asset Backed Notes (the "Class A-3a Notes") and $155,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Class A-3b Floating Rate Asset Backed Notes (the "Class A-3b Notes," and together with the Class A-3a Notes, the “Class A-3 Notes," together with the Class A-1 Notes and the Class A-2 Notes, the "Class A Notes," and together with the Class B Notes, the "Notes") and Asset Backed Certificates (the "Certificates") each such certificate representing a fractional undivided interest in the Issuing Entity. The Class A Notes will be sold pursuant to an underwriting agreement (the "Class A Note Underwriting Agreement," together with this Agreement, the "Underwriting Agreements") among the Depositor and the underwriters named in Schedule I thereto. Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Sale and Servicing Agreement to be dated as of September 1, 2007 (as amended and supplemented from time to time, the "Sale and Servicing Agreement"), among the Issuing Entity, the Depositor and the Servicer or, if not defined therein, in the Indenture or the Trust Agreement to be dated as of September 27, 2007 (as amended and supplemented from time to time, the "Trust Agreement"), between the Depositor and The Bank of New York (Delaware), a Delaware banking corporation, and an affiliate of The Bank of New York, a New York banking corporation, as owner trustee under the Trust Agreement (the "Owner Trustee").
Headings and Captions The headings and captions of the various subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall in no way modify or affect the meaning or construction of any of the terms or provisions hereof.
Titles and Captions All article or section titles or captions in this Agreement are for convenience only. They shall not be deemed part of this Agreement and in no way define, limit, extend or describe the scope or intent of any provisions hereof. Except as specifically provided otherwise, references to “Articles” and “Sections” are to Articles and Sections of this Agreement.
Wage Schedules The Parties shall, upon completing a wage adjustment calculation, forthwith prepare, publish, post and distribute a wage schedule resulting therefrom. The final determination of the wage schedules shall be issued no later than the 7th day of March or September, for the May and November adjustments, respectively.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1: Acronyms and Abbreviations Attachment 2: Cost/Price – Government Site (Contractor’s Cost/Price- Government Site – Contractor’s Proposal dated 11/17/06 is incorporated herein by reference.) Attachment 3: Cost/Price – Contractor Site (Contractor’s Cost/Price-Contractor Site – Contractor’s Proposal dated 11/17/07 is incorporated herein by reference.) Attachment 4: Labor Category Descriptions Attachment 5: Federal Enterprise Architecture/Department. of Defense Enterprise Architecture Overview Attachment 6: Past Performance Tables (Not Applicable) (END OF SECTION J) SECTION J ATTACHMENT 1 ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ACO Administrative Contracting Officer ADR Alternative Dispute Resolution ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode CAF Contract Access Fee CAS Cost Accounting Standards CAV Contractor Assisted Visits CCR Central Contractor Registration CDA Contract Disputes Act of 1978 CFE Contractor Furnished Equipment CLIN Contract Line Item Number CO Contracting Officer CONUS Continental United States COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTR Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative CPS Contractor Performance System CRM Customer Relationship Management CSO Cognizant Security Office D&F Determination and Findings DBA Xxxxx Xxxxx Act DCAA Defense Contract Audit Agency DCMA Defense Contract Management Agency DOL Department of Labor DPA Delegation of Procurement Authority DSL Digital Subscriber Line DUNS Data Universal Numbering System EAI Enterprise Application Integration EDI Electronic Data Interchange EEO Equal Employment Opportunity EFT Electronic Funds Transfer eSRS Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System EVMS Earned Value Management System FEA Federal Enterprise Architecture; also Department of Defense Enterprise Architecture (DoDEA). FAS Federal Acquisition Service FOIA Freedom of Information Act FPDS-NG Federal Procurement Data System-Next Generation FTP File Transfer Protocol FTR Federal Travel Regulations G&A General and Administrative GFE Government Furnished Equipment GFM Government Furnished Material GFP Government Furnished Property GPS Global Positioning Systems GSA General Services Administration GWAC Government Wide Acquisition Contract HCA Head of Contracting Activity HTTP HyperText Transfer Protocol ITMRA Information Technology Management Reform Act J&A Justification and Approval JTR Joint Travel Regulations L-H Labor Hour MA/IDIQ Multiple Award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity MOM Messaging-Oriented Middleware MOU Memorandum of Understanding MPIN Marketing Partner Identification Number NAICS North American Industrial Classification System OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCO Ordering Contracting Officer OCONUS Outside of Continental United States OCR Optical Character Recognition ODBC Open DataBase Connectivity ODC Other Direct Cost OLAP OnLine Analytical Processing OMB Office of Management and Budget ORB Object Request Broker ORCA Online Representations and Certifications Application PBSOW Performance-Based Statement of Work PCO Procuring Contracting Officer PMO Program Management Office POC Point of Contact PPIRS Past Performance Information Retrieval System PWS Performance Work Statement QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service RDF Resource Description Framework RFP Request for Proposal SCA Service Contract Act SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol SOAP Simple Object Access Protocol SOO Statement of Objectives SOW Statement of Work SRM Service Component Reference Model SQL Structured Query Language T&M Time & Materials TOR Task Order Request TRM Technical Reference Model UDDI Universal Description, Discovery and Integration VPN Virtual Private Network VSC Vendor Support Center WSDL Web Services Description Language XML EXtensible Markup Language FORMS DD254 Contract Security Classification Specification GSA 527 Contractor’s Qualifications and Financial Information (END OF SECTION J, ATTACHMENT 1) SECTION J ATTACHMENT 4 LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS Knowledge/Skill Levels: Many functional labor categories below (marked with “#”) are further subdivided by knowledge/skill level. Definitions of these knowledge/skill levels are shown in this chart: Level Knowledge/Skill Description Entry-Level Applies fundamental concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments. Performs work that requires practical experience and training. Work is performed under supervision. Journeyman Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments. Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks. Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems. Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable. Senior Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments. Plans and leads major technology assignments. Evaluates performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth and success. Functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments. May supervise others. Master Provides technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments. Establishes goals and plans that meet project objectives. Has domain and expert technical knowledge. Directs and controls activities for a client, having overall responsibility for financial management, methods, and staffing to ensure that technical requirements are met. Interactions involve client negotiations and interfacing with senior management. Decision making and domain knowledge may have a critical impact on overall project implementation. May supervise others. The “G” in the labor identification (ID) numbers below indicate Government-Site Work (see Section J, Attachment 2). The “C” in the labor ID numbers below indicate Contractor-Site Work (see Section J, Attachment 3). Administration/Clerical (101G# and 101C#)
COMPLIANCE WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH By submission of a bid in response to this solicitation, the Bidder certifies that all material, equipment, etc., contained in their bid meets all OSHA requirements. Bidder further certifies that if they are the awarded Contractor, and the material, equipment, etc., delivered is subsequently found to be deficient in any OSHA requirements in effect on date of delivery, all costs necessary to bring the material, equipment, etc., into compliance with the aforementioned requirements shall be borne by the Contractor.
Description of Goods As ordered by each JBE under a Participating Addendum, Contractor shall provide to the JBEs the following products, goods, materials, and supplies (“Goods”) free and clear of all liens, claims, and encumbrances, and in accordance with this Agreement:
Introductory Period The first 120 calendar days of continuous employment with the employer shall be considered an introductory period. During or at the conclusion of the introductory period, the Employer may decide to terminate the employment relationship for any reason without notice or pay in lieu of notice, and such termination shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. The introductory period, with mutual agreement between the Employer and the Union, may be an extended for up to 60 additional days.
Security and Safety A. The Contractor warrants it is and shall remain in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, regulations, codes and ordinances relating to fire, construction, building, health, food service and safety, including but not limited to the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990, Public Law 101-391. The Judicial Council may terminate this Agreement, pursuant to the termination for cause provision set forth herein, without penalty or prejudice if the Contractor fails to comply with the foregoing requirements.
Titles and Headings Titles and headings of sections of this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction of any provision of this Agreement.
