Common use of Special Tooling Clause in Contracts

Special Tooling. If special tooling used in the performance of an order has been charged to an order, or to an order and other orders placed by this Buyer, title to such special tooling shall vest in the Buyer, at the option of the Buyer. Such tooling is to be used only in the performance of such Purchase Orders unless otherwise approved by the Buyer. The Seller agrees that it will follow normal industrial practice in the identification and maintenance of the property control records on all such tooling and will make such records available for inspection by the Buyer or the Government at all reasonable times. After the termination or completion of such order(s) and upon the request of the Buyer, the Seller shall furnish a list of such tooling in the form requested and shall make such tooling available for disposition by the Buyer. Seller shall provide Buyer with written notice, at least sixty (60) days in advance, of Seller's intention to acquire or fabricate special test equipment in support of the requirements under this Purchase Order. If property/material is provided for use on this Purchase Order (or charged to a cost reimbursement or time and materials order), Seller shall maintain and administer, in accordance with FAR part 45.5, a program for the utilization, maintenance, protection, preservation and accountability of such property/material, and Seller shall comply with all applicable provisions of FAR part 45 regarding the use, control, and responsibility for such Government property.