EXHIBIT 10.27
GENERAL TERMS AGREEMENT
between
THE BOEING COMPANY
and
Pacific Aerospace & Electronics, Inc
U.S. Aerospace Group
European Aerospace Group
BCA-65323-0458
[LOGO OF BOEING]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TITLE PAGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AMENDMENT PAGE
RECITAL PAGE
1.0 DEFINITIONS............................................................................... 7
2.0 ORDERING.................................................................................. 8
2.1 Issuance of Orders.................................................................. 8
2.2 Acceptance of Orders................................................................ 8
2.3 Written Authorization to Proceed.................................................... 9
3.0 TITLE AND RISK OF LOSS.................................................................... 9
4.0 DELIVERY.................................................................................. 9
4.1 Requirements........................................................................ 9
4.2 Delay............................................................................... 9
4.3 Notice of Labor Disputes............................................................ 10
5.0 ON-SITE REVIEW AND RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVES............................................... 10
5.1 Review.............................................................................. 10
5.2 Resident Representatives............................................................ 10
6.0 CREDIT OFFICE VISIBILITY.................................................................. 10
7.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING...................................................................... 11
7.1 General............................................................................. 11
7.1.1 Shipping Documentation...................................................... 11
7.1.2 Insurance................................................................... 11
7.1.3 Shipping Container Labels................................................... 12
7.1.4 Carrier Selection........................................................... 12
7.1.5 Invoices.................................................................... 12
7.1.6 Noncompliance............................................................... 12
7.1.7 Import...................................................................... 13
7.2 Barcode Marking and Shipping........................................................ 13
8.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE, INSPECTION, REJECTION, & ACCEPTANCE.................................... 13
8.1 Controlling Document................................................................ 13
8.2 Seller's Inspection................................................................. 13
8.2.1 Seller's Disclosure......................................................... 13
8.2.2 Seller's Acceptance......................................................... 14
8.3 Boeing's Inspection and Rejection................................................... 14
8.4 Federal Aviation Administration or Equivalent Government Agency Inspection.......... 15
8.5 Retention of Records................................................................ 15
8.6 Inspection.......................................................................... 15
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8.7 Reserved............................................................................ 15
8.8 Regulatory Approvals................................................................ 16
9.0 EXAMINATION OF RECORDS.................................................................... 16
10.0 CHANGES................................................................................... 16
10.1 Changes Clause..................................................................... 16
10.2 Derivative Aircraft................................................................ 17
11.0 GENERAL & INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENTS...................................................... 17
11.1 Language........................................................................... 17
11.2 Currency........................................................................... 17
11.3 Import/Export...................................................................... 18
11.4. Export Licensing Information/Offshore Procurement................................. 19
12.0 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE............................................................... 20
12.1 Basis for Termination; Notice...................................................... 20
12.2 Termination Instructions........................................................... 20
12.3 Seller's Claim..................................................................... 21
12.4 Failure to Submit a Claim.......................................................... 21
12.5 Partial Termination................................................................ 21
12.6 Product Price...................................................................... 22
12.7 Exclusions or Deductions........................................................... 22
12.8 Partial Payment/Payment............................................................ 22
12.9 Seller's Accounting Practices...................................................... 22
12.10 Records............................................................................ 22
13.0 CANCELATION FOR DEFAULT................................................................... 23
13.1 Events of Default.................................................................. 23
13.2 Remedies........................................................................... 24
14.0 EXCUSABLE DELAY.......................................................................... 26
15.0 SUSPENSION OF WORK....................................................................... 26
16.0 TERMINATION OR WRONGFUL CANCELLATION..................................................... 27
17.0 ASSURANCE OF PERFORMANCE................................................................. 27
18.0 RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY.............................................................. 28
19.0 LIMITATION OF SELLER'S RIGHT TO ENCUMBER ASSETS.......................................... 28
20.0 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION AND ITEMS........................................................ 28
21.0 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS..................................................................... 29
21.1 Seller's Obligation............................................................... 29
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21.2 Government Requirements........................................................... 30
22.0 INTEGRITY IN PROCUREMENT................................................................. 30
23.0 RESERVED................................................................................. 30
24.0 BOEING'S RIGHTS IN SELLER'S PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, TRADE SECRETS, AND TOOLING.............. 30
25.0 TERMINATION OF AIRPLANE PROGRAM.......................................................... 32
25.1 Program Termination............................................................... 32
25.2 Termination Liability............................................................. 32
26.0 PUBLICITY................................................................................ 32
27.0 PROPERTY INSURANCE....................................................................... 32
27.1 Insurance......................................................................... 32
27.2 Certificate of Insurance.......................................................... 33
27.3 Notice of Damage or Loss.......................................................... 33
28.0 RESPONSIBILITY FOR PERFORMANCE........................................................... 33
28.1 Subcontracting.................................................................... 34
28.2 Reliance.......................................................................... 34
28.3 Assignment........................................................................ 34
29.0 NON-WAIVER/PARTIAL INVALIDITY............................................................ 35
30.0 HEADINGS................................................................................. 35
31.0 RESERVED................................................................................. 35
32.0 RESERVED................................................................................. 35
33.0 DISPUTES................................................................................. 35
34.0 LIMITATION............................................................................... 36
35.0 TAXES.................................................................................... 36
35.1 Inclusion of Taxes in Price....................................................... 36
35.2 Litigation........................................................................ 36
35.3 Rebates........................................................................... 36
36.0 FOREIGN PROCUREMENT OFFSET............................................................... 37
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AMENDMENTS
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GENERAL TERMS AGREEMENT
RELATING TO
BOEING PRODUCTS
THIS GENERAL TERMS AGREEMENT ("GTA") ("the Agreement") is entered into as of
December 20, 1999, by and between Pacific Aerospace & Electronics, Inc a
Washington corporation, with its principal office in Wenatchee, WA, ("Seller"),
and The Boeing Company, a Delaware corporation acting by and through the Boeing
Commercial Airplane Group, Boeing North American, Incorporated, a Delaware
corporation, XxXxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Corporation, a Maryland corporation, and Boeing-
Oakridge Company, a Delaware corporation (collectively and individually
"Boeing").
RECITALS
A. Boeing produces commercial airplanes.
B. Seller manufactures and sells certain goods and services for use in
the production and support of such airplanes.
C. Seller desires to sell and Boeing desires to purchase certain of
Seller's goods and services in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement.
Now therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein, the
parties agree as follows:
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AGREEMENTS
1.0 DEFINITIONS
The definitions set forth below shall apply to this Agreement, any Order, and
any related Special Business Provisions ("SBP"). Words importing the singular
shall also include the plural and vice versa.
A. "Customer" means any owner, lessee or operator of an aircraft, or
designee of such owner, lessee or operator.
B. "Derivative" means any model airplane designated by Boeing as a
derivative of an existing model airplane and which: (1) has the same
number of engines as the existing model airplane; (2) utilizes
essentially the same aerodynamic and propulsion design, major assembly
components, and systems as the existing model airplane and (3) achieves
other payload/range combinations by changes in body length, engine
thrust, or variations in certified gross weight.
C. "Drawing" means an automated or manual depiction of graphics or
technical information representing a Product or any part thereof and
which includes the parts list and specifications relating thereto.
D. "End Item Assembly" means any Product which is described by a single
part number and which is comprised of more than one component part.
E. "FAA" means the United States Federal Aviation Administration or any
successor agency thereto.
F. "FAR" means the Federal Acquisition Regulations in effect on the date
of this Agreement.
G. "Procurement Representative" means the individual designated by Boeing
as being primarily responsible for interacting with Seller regarding
this Agreement or any Order.
H. "Order" means each purchase contract and purchase order issued by
Boeing and either accepted by Seller under the terms of this Agreement
or issued within Boeing's authority under this Agreement.
I. "Product" means goods, including components and parts thereof,
services, documents, data, software, software documentation and other
information or items furnished or to be furnished to Boeing under any
Order, including Tooling.
J. "Shipset" means the total quantity of a given part number or material
necessary for production of one airplane.
K. "Spare" means any Product that is intended for use or sale as a spare
part.
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L. "Tooling" means all tooling, used in production or inspection of
Products, either provided to Seller or supplied by Seller whereby
Boeing agrees to pay Seller for the manufacture of the tooling.
Tooling shall be accountable to Boeing pursuant to each Boeing
location tooling requirements.
2.0 ORDERING
2.1 Issuance of Orders
Boeing may issue Orders to Seller under this Agreement from time to time. Each
Order shall contain a description of the Products ordered, a reference to the
applicable specifications, Drawings or supplier part number, the quantities and
prices, the delivery schedule, the terms and place of delivery and any special
conditions.
Each Order which incorporates a Special Business Provisions (SBP) which
incorporates this Agreement shall be governed by and be deemed to include the
provisions of this Agreement. Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, Form D1-
4100-4045, 49-5700, 70-C-29, 70-C-33, 70-C-42, 70-C-50, GP1, DAC Form 26-915,
DAC Form 26-916 or Form P252T does not apply. Any other Order terms and
conditions, which directly conflict with this Agreement, do not apply unless
specifically agreed to in writing by the parties.
2.2 Acceptance of Orders
Each Order is Boeing's offer to Seller and acceptance is strictly limited to its
terms. Boeing will not be bound by and specifically objects to any of Seller's
term or condition that is different from or in addition to the provisions of the
Order, whether or not such term or condition will materially alter the Order.
Seller's commencement of performance or acceptance of the Order in any manner
shall conclusively evidence Seller's acceptance of the Order as written. Boeing
may revoke any Order prior to Boeing's receipt of Seller's written or electronic
acceptance or Seller's commencement of performance.
Any rejection by Seller of an Order shall specify the reasons for rejection and
any changes or additions that would make the Order acceptable to Seller;
provided, however, that Seller may not reject any Order for reasons inconsistent
with the provisions of this Agreement or the applicable SBP.
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2.3 Written Authorization to Proceed
Boeing's Procurement Representative may give written or electronic authorization
to Seller to commence performance before Boeing issues an Order. If Boeing's
authorization specifies that an Order will be issued, Boeing and Seller shall
proceed as if an Order had been issued. This Agreement, the applicable SBP and
the terms stated in the authorization shall be deemed to be a part of Boeing's
offer and the parties shall promptly and in good faith agree on any open Order
terms. If Boeing does not specify in its authorization that an Order shall be
issued, Boeing's obligation is strictly limited to the terms of the
authorization.
If Seller commences performance before an Order is issued or without receiving
Boeing's prior authorization to proceed, such performance shall be at Seller's
risk and expense.
3.0 TITLE AND RISK OF LOSS
Title to and risk of any loss of or damage to the Products shall pass at the
F.O.B. point as specified in the applicable Order, except for loss or damage
thereto resulting from Seller's fault or negligence.
4.0 DELIVERY
4.1 Requirements
Deliveries shall be strictly in accordance with the quantities, the schedule and
other requirements specified in the applicable Order. Seller may not make early
deliveries without Boeing's prior written authorization. Seller may not make
partial deliveries without Boeing's prior authorization. Deliveries, which fail
to meet Order requirements, may be returned to Seller at Seller's expense.
4.2 Delay
Seller shall notify Boeing immediately, of any circumstances that may cause a
delay in delivery, stating the estimated period of delay and the reasons
therefor. If requested by Boeing, Seller shall use additional effort, including
premium effort, and shall ship via air or other expedited routing to avoid or
minimize delay to the maximum extent possible. All additional costs resulting
from such premium effort or premium transportation shall be borne by Seller with
the exception of such costs attributable to delays caused directly by Boeing.
Nothing herein shall prejudice any of the rights or remedies provided to Boeing
in the applicable Order or by law.
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4.3 Notice of Labor Disputes
Except as otherwise prohibited by law, Seller shall immediately notify Boeing of
any actual or potential labor dispute that may disrupt the timely performance of
an Order or impair the quality of the Products to be delivered, whether Boeing
has requested such status or not. When requested by Boeing, Seller will provide
status on labor contracts and pending negotiations, including that of Seller's
subcontractors unless prohibited by law.
5.0 ON-SITE REVIEW AND RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVES
5.1 Review
At Boeing's request, Seller shall provide at Boeing's facility or at a place
designated by Boeing, a review explaining the status of the Order, actions taken
or planned relating to the Order and any other relevant information. Boeing's
authorized representatives may enter Seller's plant at all reasonable times to
assess Seller's performance. Seller shall include in its subcontracts issued in
connection with an Order a like provision giving Boeing the right to enter the
premises of Seller's subcontractors. When requested by Boeing, Seller shall
accompany Boeing to Seller's subcontractors.
5.2 Resident Representatives
Boeing may, in its discretion and for such periods as it deems necessary, assign
resident personnel at Seller's facilities. Seller shall furnish, free of
charge, all office space, secretarial service and other facilities and
assistance reasonably required by Boeing's representatives at Seller's plant.
Boeing's resident personnel shall be allowed access to all work areas, Order
status reports and management review necessary to evaluate performance and
conformance with the requirements of each Order. Notwithstanding such
assistance, Seller remains solely responsible for performing in accordance with
each Order.
6.0 CREDIT OFFICE VISIBILITY
If requested, Seller shall provide financial data, on a quarterly basis, or as
requested to the Boeing Corporate Credit Office for credit and financial
condition reviews. Said data shall include but not be limited to balance
sheets, schedule of accounts payable and receivable, major lines of credit,
creditors, income statements (profit and loss), cash flow statements, firm
backlog, and headcount. Copies of such data are to be made available within 72
hours of any written request by Boeing's Corporate Credit Office. Boeing shall
treat all such information as confidential.
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7.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING
7.1 General
Seller shall pack the Products to prevent damage and deterioration taking into
account method of shipment, location of shipment and destination of receipt, as
well as time associated with shipment. Seller shall comply with carrier
tariffs. Unless the Order specifies otherwise, the price includes shipping
charges for Products to the F.O.B. location. Unless otherwise specified in the
Order, Products sold F.O.B. place of shipment shall be forwarded freight due.
For Products shipped domestically, Seller shall make no declaration concerning
the value of the Products shipped, except on the Products where the tariff
rating is dependent upon released or declared value. In such event, Seller
shall release or declare such value at the maximum value (within the lowest
rating). Boeing may charge Seller for damage to or deterioration of any
Products resulting from improper packing or packaging. Seller shall comply with
any special instructions stated in the applicable Order.
7.1.1 Shipping Documentation
Shipments by Seller or its subcontractors must include packing sheets. Each
packing sheet must include as a minimum the following: a) Seller's name, address
and phone number; b) Order and item number; c) ship date for the Products; d)
total quantity shipped and quantity in each container, if applicable; e) legible
pack slip number; f) nomenclature; g) unit of measure; h) ship to information if
other than Boeing; i) warranty data and certification, as applicable; j)
rejection tag, if applicable; k) Seller's certification that Products comply
with Order requirements; and, l) identification of optional material used, if
applicable. A shipment containing hazardous and non-hazardous materials must
have separate packing sheets for the hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
Items shipped on the same day will be consolidated on one xxxx of lading or
airbill, unless Boeing's Authorized Procurement Representative authorizes
otherwise. The shipping documents will describe the material according to the
applicable classification and/or tariff rating. The total number of shipping
containers will be referenced on all shipping documents. Originals of all
government bills of lading will be surrendered to the origin carrier at the time
of shipment.
7.1.2 Insurance
Seller will not insure any FOB Origin shipment unless authorized by Boeing.
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7.1.3 Shipping Container Labels
Seller will label each shipping container with the Order number and the number
that each container represents of the total number being shipped (e.g., Xxx 0 xx
0, Xxx 0 of 2). Two copies of the packing sheets must be attached to the No. 1
container of each shipment and one copy in each individual container. The
following markings shall be included on each unit container: a) Seller's name;
b) Seller's part number, if applicable; c) Boeing part number, if applicable; d)
part nomenclature; e) Order number; f) quantity of Products in container; g)
unit of measure; h) serial number, if applicable; i) date identified as Product
or raw material cure date, if applicable; j) precautionary handling instructions
or marking as required. In addition, the following markings/labels shall be
included on each shipping container: a) Name and address of consignee; b) Name
and address of consignor; c) Order number; d) Part number as shown on the Order;
e) Quantity of Products in container; f) Unit of measure; g) Box number; h)
Total number of boxes in shipment; and, i) Precautionary handling, labeling or
marking as required.
7.1.4 Carrier Selection
Boeing will select the carrier and mode of transportation for all shipments
where freight costs will be charged to Boeing.
7.1.5 Invoices
Seller will include copies of documentation supporting prepaid freight charges
(e.g., carrier invoices or UPS shipping log/manifest), if any, with its
invoices.
7.1.6 Noncompliance
If Seller is unable to comply with the shipping instructions in this Agreement,
Seller will contact Boeing's Traffic Management Department or Boeing's
Authorized Procurement Representative.
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7.1.7 Import
Shipments from non-United States locations to Boeing or Boeing's designee shall
conform and comply with the requirements set forth below. Seller shall prepare
the xxxx of lading, airway xxxx, commercial invoice, dangerous goods declaration
(if applicable), and any other required shipping papers. The commercial invoice
must be signed by the Seller's agent and shall include the following
information: (a) Seller's name, address, telephone number and datafax number;
(b) The Boeing Order number; (c) Carrier name and xxxx of lading or airway xxxx
number; (d) Description and quantity of Products; (e) Dimensions of each
shipping container; (f) Gross weight of each shipping container; (g) Estimated
value in U.S. Dollars for Customs purposes, for repaired items include the value
of the repairs, not the value of the Products new; (h) Consignee's name and
address; (i) U.S. Government Order number, if applicable. If more than one
such number applies to the shipment, ensure that the following information is
plainly indicated on the shipping papers for each individual U.S. Government
Order. (i) quantity count of Products (quantity of each item shipped), and, (ii)
value of those Products.
7.2 Barcode Marking and Shipping
For those shipments which support Orders from Boeing locations where Seller has
been approved to utilize barcode labeling for shipping and packaging, Seller
shall xxxx and package such shipments in accordance with the applicable barcode
requirements for that location.
8.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE, INSPECTION, REJECTION, & ACCEPTANCE
8.1 Controlling Document
The controlling quality assurance document for Orders shall be as set forth in
SBP Section 4.0.
8.2 Seller's Inspection
Seller shall inspect or otherwise verify that all Products, including those
components procured from or furnished by subcontractors or Boeing, comply with
the requirements of the Order prior to shipment to Boeing or Customer. Seller
shall be responsible for all tests and inspections of the Product during
receiving, manufacture and Seller's final inspection.
8.2.1 Seller's Disclosure
Seller will immediately notify Boeing in writing when discrepancies in Seller's
processes or Product are discovered or suspected for Products Seller has
delivered or will deliver under this Agreement.
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8.2.2 Seller's Acceptance
Seller shall provide with all shipments the following evidence of acceptance by
its Quality Assurance department: (a) certified physical and metallurgical or
mechanical test reports where required by controlling specifications, or (b) a
signed, dated statement on the packing sheet certifying that its Quality
Assurance department has inspected the Products and they adhere to all
applicable Drawings and/or specifications.
8.3 Boeing's Inspection and Rejection
Unless otherwise specified in an Order, Products shall be subject to inspection
by Boeing, notwithstanding any payment or prior inspection. If Boeing performs
an inspection or test on the premises of Seller or its subcontractors, Seller
shall furnish and require its subcontractors to furnish, without additional
charge, reasonable facilities and assistance for safe and convenient performance
of these duties. Boeing may reject any Product which does not strictly conform
to the requirements of the applicable Order. Boeing shall by notice, rejection
tag or other communication notify Seller of such rejection. Whenever practical,
Boeing will coordinate with Seller prior to disposition of the rejected
Product(s), however, Boeing shall retain final disposition authority with
respect to all rejections.
All rejected Products will be returned to Seller, at Seller's risk and expense,
for immediate repair, replacement or other correction and redelivery to Boeing;
provided, however, that with respect to any or all of such Products and at
Boeing's election and at Seller's risk and expense, Boeing may: (a) return such
Products without permitting any repair, replacement or other correction by
Seller; (b) hold or retain such Products for repair by Seller or, at Boeing's
election, for repair by Boeing with such assistance from Seller as Boeing may
require; (c) hold such Products until Seller has delivered conforming
replacements for such Products; (d) hold such Products until conforming
replacements are obtained from a third party; (e) return such Products with
instructions to Seller as to whether the Products shall be repaired or replaced
and as to the manner of redelivery or (f) return such Products with instructions
that they be scrapped. Upon final disposition by Boeing and Seller that the
non-conforming Product(s) are not subject to repair and are not re-usable, and
prior to the Products being scrapped, Seller shall render the Product(s)
unusable. Seller shall also maintain, pursuant to their quality assurance
system, records certifying destruction of the applicable Products. Said
certification shall state the method and date of mutilation and destruction of
the subject Product(s). Boeing shall have the right to review and inspect these
records at any time it deems necessary. Failure to comply with these
requirements shall be a material breach of this Agreement.
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All repair, replacement and other corrections and redelivery shall be completed
within such time as Boeing may require. All costs and expenses, loss of value
and any other damages incurred as a result of or in connection with
nonconformance and repair, replacement or other correction may be recovered from
Seller by an equitable price reduction, set-off or credit against any amounts
that may be owed to Seller under the applicable Order or otherwise.
Boeing may revoke its acceptance of any Products and have the same rights with
regard to the Products involved as if it had originally rejected them.
8.4 Federal Aviation Administration or Equivalent Government Agency Inspection
Representatives of Boeing, the FAA or any equivalent government agency may
inspect and evaluate Seller's plant including, but not limited to, Seller's and
subcontractor's facilities, systems, data, equipment, inventory holding areas,
procedures, personnel, testing, and all work-in-process and completed Products.
For purposes of this Section 8.4, equivalent government agency shall mean those
governmental agencies so designated by the FAA or those agencies within
individual countries which maintain responsibility for assuring aircraft
airworthiness.
8.5 Retention of Records
Quality Assurance records shall be maintained on file at Seller's facility and
available to FAA and Boeing's authorized representatives. Seller shall retain
such records for a period of not less than seven (7) years from the date of
final payment under the applicable Order for all Products unless otherwise
specified on the Order.
8.6 Inspection
Boeing may elect to conduct inspection on a random basis or to the extent deemed
necessary. Seller will be notified if Boeing inspection is to be conducted on
specific shipments. No shipments are to be held for Boeing inspections unless
notification is received prior to, or at the time of Products being ready for
shipment. If an Order contains a notation that "100% Source Inspection" is
required, the Products shall not be packed for shipment until they have been
submitted to Boeing's Quality Assurance representative for inspection. Both the
packing list and Seller's invoice must reflect evidence of this inspection.
8.7 Reserved
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8.8 Regulatory Approvals
Seller acknowledges that, without Parts Manufacturing Authority (PMA) or other
applicable regulatory approval granted by the FAA or appropriate non-U.S.
equivalent regulatory agency approval, it may not legally make direct sales
(does not include "direct ship" sale through Boeing) of modification or
replacement parts to owners/operators of type certificated aircraft. Seller
also agrees not to engage in any such direct sales of Products under this
Agreement without PMA or its non-U.S. equivalents. Any breach of this provision
will be deemed a material breach of this Agreement. On Seller proprietary
parts, Seller agrees to notify Boeing of application for PMA or other applicable
regulatory approval and subsequent approval or denial of same. Upon receipt of
proof of PMA or other applicable regulatory approval, Boeing may list Seller in
the Illustrated Parts Catalog as seller of that part.
9.0 EXAMINATION OF RECORDS
Seller shall maintain complete and accurate records showing the sales volume of
all Products. Such records shall support all services performed, allowances
claimed and costs incurred by Seller in the performance of each Order, including
but not limited to those factors which comprise or affect direct labor hours,
direct labor rates, material costs, burden rates and subcontracts. Such records
and other data shall be capable of verification through audit and analysis by
Boeing and be available to Boeing at Seller's facility for Boeing's examination
and audit at all reasonable times from the date of the applicable Order until
three (3) years after final payment under such Order. Seller shall provide
assistance to interpret such data if requested by Boeing. Such examination
shall provide Boeing with complete information regarding Seller's performance
for use in price negotiations with Seller relating to existing or future orders
for Products, including but not limited to negotiation of equitable adjustments
for changes and termination/obsolescence claims pursuant to GTA Section 10.0.
Boeing shall treat all information disclosed under this Section as confidential.
10.0 CHANGES
10.1 Changes Clause
Boeing's Procurement Representative may, without notice to sureties, in writing
direct changes within the general scope of this Agreement or an Order in any of
the following: (i) technical requirements and descriptions, specifications,
statement of work, drawings or designs; (ii) shipment or packing methods; (iii)
place of delivery, inspection or acceptance; (iv) reasonable adjustments in
quantities or delivery schedules or both; (v) amount of Boeing-furnished
property; and, if this contract includes services, (vi) description of services
to be performed; (vii) time of performance (i.e., hours of the day, days of the
week, etc.); and (viii) place of performance. Seller shall comply immediately
with such direction.
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If such change increases or decreases the cost or time required to perform this
contract, Boeing and Seller shall negotiate an equitable adjustment in the price
or schedule, or both, to reflect the increase or decrease. Boeing shall modify
the Order in writing accordingly. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Seller
must assert any claim for adjustment to Boeing's Procurement Representative in
writing within 25 days and deliver a fully supported proposal to Boeing's
Procurement Representative within 60 days after Seller's receipt of such
direction. Boeing may, at its sole discretion, consider any claim regardless of
when asserted. If Seller's proposal includes the cost of property made obsolete
or excess by the change, Boeing may direct the disposition of the property.
Boeing may examine Seller's pertinent books and records to verify the amount of
Seller's claim. Failure of the parties to agree upon any adjustment shall not
excuse Seller from performing in accordance with Boeing's direction.
If Seller considers that Boeing's conduct constitutes a change, Seller shall
notify Boeing's Procurement Representative immediately in writing as to the
nature of such conduct and its effect upon Seller's performance. Pending
direction from Boeing's Procurement Representative, Seller shall take no action
to implement any such change.
10.2 Derivative Aircraft
Boeing may, but is not obligated to direct Seller within the scope of the
applicable Order and in accordance with the provisions of GTA Section 10.0 to
supply Boeing's requirements for Products for Derivative aircraft which
correspond to those Products being produced under the applicable Order.
11.0 GENERAL & INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
11.1 Language
The parties hereto have agreed that this Agreement be drafted in English only.
Where Seller resides in Quebec, Canada, les parties aux presentes tes ont
convenu de xxxxxxx xx contrat en Anglais seulement. All contractual documents
and all correspondence, invoices, notices and other documents shall be submitted
in English. Any necessary conversations shall be held in American English.
Boeing shall determine whether measurements will be in the English or Metric
system or a combination of the two systems. Seller shall not convert
measurements which Boeing has stated in an English measurement system into the
Metric system in documents furnished to Boeing.
11.2 Currency
Unless specified elsewhere herein, all prices shall be stated in and all
payments shall be made in the currency of the United States of America (U.S.
Dollars). No adjustments to any prices shall be made for changes to or
fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
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11.3 Import/Export
A. Seller shall comply with all import and export laws and regulations of
the Seller's country and of United States of America, including but not
limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) pursuant
to the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778) and the Export
Administration Regulations (EAR) pursuant to the Export Administration
Act (50 U.S.C. 2401-2420). Seller acknowledges its obligations to control
access to technical data, technical assistance and equipment under US
export laws and regulations, and agrees to adhere to such laws and
regulations and any authorization(s) issued thereunder with regard to any
technical data, technical assistance or equipment supplied hereunder by
Boeing. Seller acknowledges that any technical data, technical assistance
or equipment supplied hereunder by Boeing or Boeing's Customer are
authorized by the US Government for export only to Seller's country for
use by Seller, unless otherwise previously approved by the US Government.
Seller further agrees that such technical data, technical assistance or
equipment may not be transferred, transshipped on a non-continuous
voyage, or otherwise be disposed of in any other country, either in their
original form or after being incorporated into other end-items, without
the prior written approval of the US Government.
B. Upon Boeing's request, Seller shall promptly furnish Boeing all
documentation, including but not limited to import certificates or end-
user statements from Seller or Seller's government, which is reasonably
necessary to support Boeing's application for US import or export
authorization(s). Boeing shall not be responsible for delays in US
importation or exportation of technical data, technical assistance or
equipment supplied hereunder by Boeing due to lack of necessary
documentation from Seller or Seller's country.
C. Seller shall be responsible for obtaining required import or export
approvals, including but not limited to licenses to import or export
equipment or authorizations required for Boeing to locate personnel and
furnish in-country technical assistance, from the government of the
Seller's country.
D. Upon Seller's request, Boeing shall promptly furnish Seller all
documentation, including but not limited to import certificates or end-
user statements from Boeing or Boeing's government, which is reasonably
necessary to support Seller's application for import or export
authorization(s) issued by Seller's government. Seller shall not be
responsible for delays in importation or exportation of technical data,
technical assistance or equipment supplied hereunder by Seller into or
out of Seller's country due to lack of necessary documentation from
Boeing or Boeing's country.
E. If the government of either Party denies, fails to grant or revokes any
import or export authorization(s) pursuant to this contract, that Party
shall immediately
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notify the other Party and shall not be responsible for performance under
this contract for any affected activities.
11.4. Export Licensing Information/Offshore Procurement
A. Seller shall obtain an export license pursuant to the requirements set
forth herein for any items that Seller either manufactures or
subcontracts outside the U.S or transfers to a foreign person in the
United States. If Seller is a "Foreign Person" (as defined below) the
Seller shall, upon request of Boeing's Procurement Representative and
without additional cost, provide such information as may be necessary to
support Boeing's application for export license(s) covering any items
ordered from Seller hereunder.
B. This Agreement or an Order may contain technical data. Boeing has
obtained, or will obtain, the approval of the U.S. Government to furnish
to Seller the data, and any other items hereunder requiring such
approval, which are necessary for Seller to perform the Order. U.S
Government approval is based upon the following ITAR requirements with
which Seller agrees to comply:
1. Seller shall use the technical data furnished by Boeing only in the
manufacture of the articles in accordance with the Order.
2. Seller shall not disclose or provide technical data furnished by
Boeing to any person except authorized U.S. citizens, intending
citizens, permanent resident aliens (immigrant aliens), employees
and qualified subcontractors in the same country which require the
technical data in performance of the subcontracts.
3. Seller shall not disclose or provide technical data furnished by
Boeing to any foreign person either in the U.S. or abroad unless
obtaining prior authorization directly from the U.S. Department of
State Office of Defense Trade Controls (ODTC). ITAR defines a
"foreign person" as any person who is not a U.S. citizen, permanent
resident alien, or a protected individual as defined by 8 USC
1324B(a)(3). Foreign person also means a foreign corporation
(corporation not incorporated in the U.S.), foreign government, and
any agency or subdivision of foreign governments (i.e., diplomatic
mission).
4. Seller shall not acquire any rights in the technical data furnished
by Boeing except to use it in the performance of this Order. Seller
also shall not convey to its qualified subcontractors any greater
rights in the technical data than Seller has. Seller's qualified
subcontractors shall only have the right to use the data as required
in performance of their subcontracts.
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5. Seller shall deliver the articles manufactured in accordance with the
Order only to Boeing or to the U.S. Government or other party as
Boeing's Authorized Procurement Representative may direct in writing.
6. Upon completion or termination of the Order, at Boeing's election,
Seller shall destroy or return to Boeing all technical data furnished
to Seller by Boeing pursuant to this Order and certify in writing that
Seller has complied.
7. Seller shall impose these requirements, (1) through (7), suitably
revised to identify the parties properly, on all of its subcontractors
to which Seller intends to furnish technical data provided by Boeing
for use by the subcontractors in performance of the subcontracts.
12.0 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE
12.1 Basis for Termination; Notice
Boeing may, from time to time terminate all or part of any Order issued
hereunder, by written notice to Seller. Any such written notice of termination
shall specify the effective date and the extent of any such termination.
12.2 Termination Instructions
On receipt of a written notice of termination pursuant to GTA Section 12.1,
unless otherwise directed by Boeing, Seller shall:
A. Immediately stop work as specified in the notice;
B. Immediately terminate its subcontracts and purchase orders relating to
work terminated;
X. Xxxxxx any termination claims made by its subcontractors or suppliers;
provided, that Boeing shall have approved the amount of such termination
claims prior to such settlement;
D. Preserve and protect all terminated inventory and Products;
E. At Boeing's request, transfer title (to the extent not previously
transferred) and deliver to Boeing or Boeing's designee all supplies and
materials, work-in-process, Tooling and manufacturing drawings and data
produced or acquired by Seller for the performance of this Agreement and
any Order, all in accordance with the terms of such request;
F. Shall be compensated for such items to the extent provided in GTA Section
12.3 below;
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G. Take all reasonable steps required to return, or at Boeing's option and
with prior written approval to destroy, all Boeing Proprietary Information
and Items, as set forth in Section 20.0, in the possession, custody or
control of Seller;
H. Take such other action as, in Boeing's reasonable opinion, may be
necessary, and as Boeing shall direct in writing, to facilitate
termination of the Order; and
I. Complete performance of the work not terminated.
12.3 Seller's Claim
If Boeing terminates an Order in whole or in part pursuant to Section 12.1
above, Seller shall have the right to submit a written termination claim to
Boeing in accordance with the terms of this Section 12.3. Such termination
claim shall be asserted to Boeing within forty-five (45) days and all
documentation supporting said claim must be asserted not later than six (6)
months after Seller's receipt of the termination notice and shall be in the form
prescribed by Boeing. Such claim must contain sufficient detail to explain the
amount claimed, including detailed inventory schedules and a detailed breakdown
of all costs claimed separated into categories (e.g., materials, purchased
parts, finished components, labor, burden, general and administrative), and to
explain the basis for allocation of all other costs. With regard to the amount
compensatable to Seller under a termination pursuant to Section 12.1 above,
Seller shall be entitled to compensation in accordance with and to the extent
allowed under the terms of FAR 52-249-2(e)-(i), (as published in 48 CFR (S)
52.249-2 approval 1996; without Alternates) which is incorporated herein by
reference except "Government" and "Contracting Officer" shall mean Boeing,
"Contractor" shall mean Seller and "Contract" shall mean Order.
Seller shall indemnify Boeing and hold Boeing harmless from and against (i) any
and all claims, suits and proceedings against Boeing by any subcontractor or
supplier of Seller in respect of any such termination and (ii) any and all
costs, expenses, losses and damages incurred by Boeing in connection with any
such claim, suit or proceeding.
12.4 Failure to Submit a Claim
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 12.0, if Seller fails to
submit a termination claim within the time period set forth above, Seller shall
be barred from submitting a claim and Boeing shall have no obligation for
payment to Seller under this Section 12.0 except for those Products previously
delivered and accepted by Boeing.
12.5 Partial Termination
Any partial termination of an Order shall not alter or affect the terms and
conditions of the Order or any Order with respect to Products not terminated.
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12.6 Product Price
Termination under any of the above paragraphs shall not result in any change to
unit prices for Products not terminated.
12.7 Exclusions or Deductions
The following items shall be excluded or deducted from any claim submitted by
Seller:
A. All unliquidated advances or other payments made by Boeing to Seller
pursuant to a terminated Order;
B. Any claim which Boeing has against Seller;
C. The agreed price for scrap allowance;
D. Except for normal spoilage and any risk of loss assumed by Boeing, the
agreed fair value of property that is lost, destroyed, stolen or
damaged.
12.8 Partial Payment/Payment
Payment, if any, to be paid under this Section 12.0 shall be made thirty (30)
days after settlement between the parties or as otherwise agreed to between the
parties. Boeing may make partial payments and payments against costs incurred
by Seller for the terminated portion of the Order. If the total payments exceed
the final amount determined to be due, Seller shall repay the excess to Boeing
upon demand.
12.9 Seller's Accounting Practices
Boeing and Seller agree that Seller's "normal accounting practices" used in
developing the price of the Product(s) shall also be used in determining the
allocable costs at termination. For purposes of this Section 12.9, Seller's
"normal accounting practices" refers to Seller's method of charging costs as
either a direct charge, overhead expense, general administrative expense, etc.
12.10 Records
Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement or by law, Seller shall maintain all
financial records and documents relating to the terminated portion of the Order
for three (3) years after final settlement of Seller's termination claim.
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13.0 CANCELATION FOR DEFAULT
13.1 Events of Default
The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute an
"Event of Default".
A. Any failure by Seller to deliver, when and as required by this Agreement
or any Order, any Product, except as provided in GTA Section 14.0; or
B. Any failure by Seller to provide an acceptable Assurance of Performance
within the time specified in GTA Section 17.0, or otherwise in
accordance with applicable law; or,
C. Any failure by Seller to perform or comply with any obligation set forth
in GTA Section 20.0;
D. Seller is or has participated in the sale, purchase or manufacture of
airplane parts without the required approval of the FAA or appropriate
non-U.S. equivalent regulatory agency;
E. Boeing revokes Seller's Quality Assurance System approval, if
applicable;
F. Any failure by Seller to perform or comply with any obligation (other
than as described in the foregoing Sections (13.1.A, 13.1.B, 13.1.C,
13.1.D and 13.1.E) set forth in this Agreement and such failure shall
continue unremedied for a period of ten (10) days or more following
receipt by Seller of notice from Boeing specifying such failure; or
G. (a) the suspension, dissolution or winding-up of Seller's business, (b)
Seller's insolvency, or its inability to pay debts, or its nonpayment of
debts, as they become due, (c) the institution of reorganization,
liquidation or other such proceedings by or against Seller or the
appointment of a custodian, trustee, receiver or similar Person for
Seller's properties or business, (d) an assignment by Seller for the
benefit of its creditors, or (e) any action of Seller for the purpose of
effecting or facilitating any of the foregoing.
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13.2 Remedies
If any Event of Default shall occur:
A. Cancellation
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Boeing may, by giving written notice to Seller, immediately cancel this
Agreement and/or any Order, in whole or in part, and Boeing shall not be
required after such notice to accept the tender by Seller of any
Products with respect to which Boeing has elected to cancel this
Agreement.
B. Cover
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Boeing may manufacture, produce or provide, or may engage any other
persons to manufacture, produce or provide, any Products in substitution
for the Products to be delivered or provided by Seller hereunder with
respect to which this Agreement or any Order has been canceled. In
addition to any other remedies or damages available to Boeing hereunder
or at law or in equity, Boeing may recover from Seller the difference
between the price for each such Product and the aggregate expense,
including, without limitation, administrative and other indirect costs,
paid or incurred by Boeing to manufacture, produce or provide, or engage
other persons to manufacture, produce or provide, each such Product.
C. Rework or Repair
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Where allowed by the applicable regulatory authority, Boeing or its
designee may rework or repair any Product in accordance with GTA Section
8.3;
D. Setoff
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Boeing shall, at its option, have the right to set off against and apply
to the payment or performance of any obligation, sum or amount owing at
any time to Boeing hereunder or under any Order, all deposits, amounts
or balances held by Boeing for the account of Seller and any amounts
owed by Boeing to Seller, regardless of whether any such deposit,
amount, balance or other amount or payment is then due and owing.
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E. Tooling and other Materials
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As partial compensation for the additional costs which Boeing will incur
as a result of the actual physical transfer of production capabilities
from Seller to Boeing or Boeing's designee, Seller shall upon the
request of Boeing, transfer and deliver to Boeing or Boeing's designee
title to any or all (i) Tooling, (ii) Boeing-furnished material, (iii)
raw materials, parts, work-in-process, incomplete or completed
assemblies, and all other Products or parts thereof in the possession or
under the effective control of Seller or any of its subcontractors (iv)
Proprietary Information and Materials of Boeing including without
limitation planning data, drawings and other Proprietary Information and
Materials relating to the design, production, maintenance, repair and
use of Tooling, in the possession or under the effective control of
Seller or any of its subcontractors, in each case free and clear of all
liens, claims or other rights of any person.
Seller shall be entitled to receive from Boeing reasonable compensation
for any item accepted by Boeing which has been transferred to Boeing
pursuant to this Section 13.2.E (except for any item the price of which
shall have been paid to Seller prior to such transfer); provided,
however, that such compensation shall not be paid directly to Seller,
but shall be accounted for as a setoff against any damages payable by
Seller to Boeing as a result of any Event of Default.
F. Remedies Generally
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No failure on the part of Boeing in exercising any right or remedy
hereunder, or as provided by law or in equity, shall impair, prejudice
or constitute a waiver of any such right or remedy, or shall be
construed as a waiver of any Event of Default or as an acquiescence
therein. No single or partial exercise of any such right or remedy shall
preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any
other right or remedy. No acceptance of partial payment or performance
of any of Seller's obligations hereunder shall constitute a waiver of
any Event of Default or a waiver or release of payment or performance in
full by Seller of any such obligation. All rights and remedies of Boeing
hereunder and at law and in equity shall be cumulative and not mutually
exclusive and the exercise of one shall not be deemed a waiver of the
right to exercise any other. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall
be construed to limit any right or remedy of Boeing now or hereafter
existing at law or in equity.
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14.0 EXCUSABLE DELAY
If delivery of any Product is delayed by unforeseeable circumstances beyond the
control and without the fault or negligence of Seller or of its suppliers or
subcontractors (any such delay being hereinafter referred to as "Excusable
Delay"), the delivery of such Product shall be extended for a period to be
determined by Boeing after an assessment by Boeing of alternate work methods.
Excusable Delays may include, but are not limited to, acts of God, war, riots,
acts of government, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, freight
embargoes, strikes or unusually severe weather, but shall exclude Seller's
noncompliance with any rule, regulation or order promulgated by any governmental
agency for or with respect to environmental protection. However, the above
notwithstanding, Boeing expects Seller to continue production, recover lost time
and support all schedules as established under this Agreement or any Order.
Therefore, it is understood and agreed that (i) delays of less than two (2) days
duration shall not be considered to be Excusable Delays unless such delays shall
occur within thirty (30) days preceding the scheduled delivery date of any
Product and (ii) if delay in delivery of any Product is caused by the default of
any of Seller's subcontractors or suppliers, such delay shall not be considered
an Excusable Delay unless the supplies or services to be provided by such
subcontractor or supplier are not obtainable from other sources in sufficient
time to permit Seller to meet the applicable delivery schedules. If delivery of
any Product is delayed by any Excusable Delay for more than three (3) months,
Boeing may, without any additional extension, cancel all or part of any Order
with respect to the delayed Products, and exercise any of its remedies in
accordance with GTA Section 13.2, provided however, that Boeing shall not be
entitled to monetary damages or specific performance to the extent Seller's
breach is the result of an Excusable Delay.
15.0 SUSPENSION OF WORK
Boeing may at any time, by written order to Seller, require Seller to stop all
or any part of the work called for by this Agreement for up to one hundred
twenty (120) days hereafter referred to as a "Stop Work Order" issued pursuant
to this Section 15.0. On receipt of a Stop Work Order, Seller shall promptly
comply with its terms and take all reasonable steps to minimize the occurrence
of costs arising from the work covered by the Stop Work Order during the period
of work stoppage. Within the period covered by the Stop Work Order (including
any extension thereof) Boeing shall either (i) cancel the Stop Work Order or
(ii) terminate or cancel the work covered by the Stop Work Order in accordance
with the provisions of GTA Section 12.0 or 13.0. In the event the Stop Work
Order is canceled by Boeing or the period of the Stop Work Order (including any
extension thereof) expires, Seller shall promptly resume work in accordance with
the terms of this Agreement or any applicable Order.
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16.0 TERMINATION OR WRONGFUL CANCELLATION
Boeing shall not be liable for any loss or damage resulting from any termination
pursuant to GTA Section 12.1, except as expressly provided in GTA Section 12.3
or any cancellation under GTA Section 13.0 except to the extent that such
cancellation shall have been determined to have been wrongful, in which case
such wrongful cancellation shall be deemed a termination pursuant to GTA Section
12.1 and therefore shall be limited to the payment to Seller of the amount or
amounts identified in GTA Section 12.3.
17.0 ASSURANCE OF PERFORMANCE
A. Seller to Provide Assurance
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If Boeing determines, at any time or from time to time, that it is not
sufficiently assured of Seller's full, timely and continuing performance
hereunder, or if for any other reason Boeing has reasonable grounds for
insecurity, Boeing may request, by notice to Seller, written assurance
(hereafter an "Assurance of Performance") with respect to any specific
matters affecting Seller's performance hereunder, that Seller is able to
perform all of its respective obligations under this Agreement when and
as specified herein. Each Assurance of Performance shall be delivered by
Seller to Boeing as promptly as possible, but in any event no later than
15 calendar days following Boeing's request therefore and each Assurance
of Performance shall be accompanied by any information, reports or other
materials, prepared by Seller, as Boeing may reasonably request. Boeing
may suspend all or any part of Boeing's performance hereunder until
Boeing receives an Assurance of Performance from Seller satisfactory in
form and substance to Boeing.
B. Meetings and Information
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Boeing may request one or more meetings with senior management or other
employees of Seller for the purpose of discussing any request by Boeing
for Assurance of Performance or any Assurance of Performance provided by
Seller. Seller shall make such persons available to meet with
representatives of Boeing as soon as may be practicable following a
request for any such meeting by Boeing and Seller shall make available
to Boeing any additional information, reports or other materials in
connection therewith as Boeing may reasonably request.
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18.0 RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY
Seller shall clearly xxxx, maintain an inventory of, and keep segregated or
identifiable all of Boeing's property and all property to which Boeing acquires
an interest by virtue of this Agreement. Seller assumes all risk of loss,
destruction or damage of such property while in Seller's possession, custody or
control. Upon request, Seller shall provide Boeing with adequate proof of
insurance against such risk of loss. Seller shall not use such property other
than in performance of this contract without Boeing's prior written consent.
Seller shall notify Boeing's Authorized Procurement Representative if Boeing's
property is lost, damaged or destroyed. As directed by Boeing, upon completion,
termination or cancellation of this contract, Seller shall deliver such
property, to the extent not incorporated in delivered end products, to Boeing in
good condition subject to ordinary wear and tear and normal manufacturing
losses. Nothing in this article limits Seller's use, in its direct contracts
with the Government, of property in which the Government has an interest.
19.0 LIMITATION OF SELLER'S RIGHT TO ENCUMBER ASSETS
Seller warrants to Boeing that it has good title to all inventory, work-in-
process, tooling and materials to be supplied by Seller in the performance of
its obligations under any Order ("Inventory"), and that pursuant to the
provisions of such Order, it will transfer to Boeing title to such Inventory,
whether transferred separately or as part of any Product delivered under the
Order, free of any liens, charges, encumbrances or rights of others.
20.0 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION AND ITEMS
Boeing and Seller shall each keep confidential and protect from disclosure all
(a) confidential, proprietary, and/or trade secret information; (b) tangible
items containing, conveying, or embodying such information; and (c) tooling
obtained from and/or belonging to the other in connection with this Agreement or
any Order (collectively referred to as "Proprietary Information and Materials").
Boeing and Seller shall each use Proprietary Information and Materials of the
other only in the performance of and for the purpose of this Agreement and/or
any Order. Provided, however, that despite any other obligations or
restrictions imposed by this Section 20.0, Boeing shall have the right to use,
disclose and copy Seller's Proprietary Information and Materials for the
purposes of testing, certification, use, sale, or support of any item delivered
under this Agreement, an Order, or any airplane including such an item; and any
such disclosure by Boeing shall, whenever appropriate, include a restrictive
legend suitable to the particular circumstances. The restrictions on disclosure
or use of Proprietary Information and Materials by Seller shall apply to all
materials derived by Seller or others from Boeing's Proprietary Information and
Materials.
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Upon Boeing's request at any time, and in any event upon the completion,
termination or cancellation of this Agreement, Seller shall return all of
Boeing's Proprietary Information and Materials, and all materials derived from
Boeing's Proprietary Information and Materials to Boeing unless specifically
directed otherwise in writing by Boeing. Seller shall not, without the prior
written authorization of Boeing, sell or otherwise dispose of (as scrap or
otherwise) any parts or other materials containing, conveying, embodying, or
made in accordance with or by reference to any Proprietary Information and
Materials of Boeing. Prior to disposing of such parts or materials as scrap,
Seller shall render them unusable. Boeing shall have the right to audit
Seller's compliance with this Section 20.0. Seller may disclose Proprietary
Information and Materials of Boeing to its subcontractors as required for the
performance of an Order, provided that each such subcontractor first assumes, by
written agreement, the same obligations imposed upon Seller under this Section
20.0 relating to Proprietary Informations and Materials; and Seller shall be
liable to Boeing for any breach of such obligation by such subcontractor. The
provisions of this Section 20.0 are effective in lieu of, and will apply
notwithstanding the absence of, any restrictive legends or notices applied to
Proprietary Informations and Materials; and the provisions of this Section 20.0
shall survive the performance, completion, termination or cancellation of this
Agreement or any Order. This Section 20.0 supersedes and replaces any and all
other prior agreements or understandings between the parties to the extent that
such agreements or understandings relate to Boeing's obligations relative to
confidential, proprietary, and/or trade secret information, or tangible items
containing, conveying, or embodying such information, obtained from Seller and
related to any Product, regardless of whether disclosed to the receiving party
before or after the effective date of this Agreement.
21.0 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
21.1 Seller's Obligation
Seller shall be responsible for complying with all laws, including, but not
limited to, any statute, rule, regulation, judgment, decree, order, or permit
applicable to its performance under this Agreement. Seller further agrees (1)
to notify Boeing of any obligation under this Agreement which is prohibited
under applicable environmental law, at the earliest opportunity but in all
events sufficiently in advance of Seller's performance of such obligation so as
to enable the identification of alternative methods of performance, and (2) to
notify Boeing at the earliest possible opportunity of any aspect of its
performance which becomes subject to additional environmental regulation or
which Seller reasonably believes will become subject to additional regulation
during the performance of this Agreement.
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21.2 Government Requirements
If any of the work to be performed under this Agreement is performed in the
United States, Seller shall, via invoice or other form satisfactory to Boeing,
certify that the Products covered by the Order were produced in compliance with
Sections 6, 7, and 12 of the Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. 201-291), as
amended, and the regulations and orders of the U.S. Department of Labor issued
thereunder. In addition, the following Federal Acquisition Regulations are
incorporated herein by this reference except "Contractor" shall mean "Seller":
FAR 52.222-26 "Equal Opportunity"
FAR 52.222-35 "Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam
Era Veterans"
FAR 52.222-36 "Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers"
22.0 INTEGRITY IN PROCUREMENT
Boeing's policy is to maintain high standards of integrity in procurement.
Boeing's employees must ensure that no favorable treatment compromises their
impartiality in the procurement process. Accordingly, Boeing's employees must
strictly refrain from soliciting or accepting any payment, gift, favor or thing
of value which could improperly influence their judgment with respect to either
issuing a Order or administering this Agreement. Consistent with this policy,
Seller warrants that neither it nor any of its employees, agents or
representatives have offered or given nor will offer or give any gratuities to
Boeing's employees, agents or representatives for the purpose of securing this
contract or securing favorable treatment under this contract. Seller shall
conduct its own procurement practices and shall ensure that its suppliers
conduct their procurement practices consistent with these standards. If Seller
has reasonable grounds to believe that this policy may have been violated,
Seller shall immediately report such possible violation to the appropriate
Director of Materiel or Ethics Advisor of Boeing.
23.0 RESERVED
24.0 BOEING'S RIGHTS IN SELLER'S PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, TRADE SECRETS, AND
TOOLING
Seller hereby grants to Boeing an irrevocable, nonexclusive, paid-up worldwide
license to practice and/or use, and license others to practice and/or use on
Boeing's behalf, all of Seller's patents, copyrights, trade secrets (including,
without limitation, designs, processes, drawings, technical data and tooling),
industrial designs, semiconductor mask works, and tooling (collectively
hereinafter referred to as "Licensed Property") related to the development,
production, maintenance or repair of Products. Boeing hereafter retains all of
the aforementioned license rights in Licensed Property, but Boeing hereby
covenants not to exercise such rights except in connection with the
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making, having made, using and selling of Products or products of the same kind
provided that such undelivered quantity of Product cannot, in Boeing's sole
determination, be reasonably obtained in the required time frame at a reasonable
price from commercially available sources (including Boeing) without the use of
Seller's Licensed Property and if one or more of the following situations occur:
A. Seller discontinues or suspends business operations or the production of
any or all of the Products;
B. Seller is acquired by or transfers any or all of its rights to
manufacture any Product to any third party, whether or not related,
without Boeing's prior written concurrence;
C. Boeing cancels this Agreement or any Order for cause pursuant to GTA
Section 13.0 herein;
D. In Boeing's judgment it becomes necessary, in order for Seller to comply
with the terms of this Agreement or any Order, for Boeing to provide
support to Seller (in the form of design, manufacturing, or on-site
personnel assistance) substantially in excess of that which Boeing
normally provides to its suppliers;
E. Seller's trustee in bankruptcy (or Seller as debtor in possession) fails
to assume this Agreement and all Orders by formal entry of an order in
the bankruptcy court within sixty (60) days after entry of an order for
relief in a bankruptcy case of the Seller, or Boeing elects to retain
its rights to Licensed Property under the bankruptcy laws;
F. Seller is at any time insolvent (whether measured under a balance sheet
test or by the failure to pay debts as they come due) or the subject of
any insolvency or debt assignment proceeding under state or
nonbankruptcy law; or
G. Seller voluntarily becomes a debtor in any case under bankruptcy law or,
in the event an involuntary bankruptcy petition is filed against Seller,
such petition is not dismissed within thirty (30) days.
As a part of the license granted under this Section 24.0, Seller shall, at the
written request of Boeing and at no additional cost to Boeing, promptly deliver
to Boeing any and all Licensed Property considered by Boeing to be necessary to
satisfy Boeing's requirements for Products and their substitutes.
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25.0 TERMINATION OF AIRPLANE PROGRAM
25.1 Program Termination
The parties acknowledge and agree that Boeing may, in its sole discretion,
terminate all or part of this Agreement, including any Order issued hereunder,
by written notice to Seller, if Boeing decides not to initiate or continue
production of a Boeing Model Airplane, by reason of Boeing's determination
that there is insufficient business basis for proceeding with such Airplane. In
the event of such a termination, Boeing shall have no liability to Seller except
as expressly provided in Section 25.2 below.
25.2 Termination Liability
In the event of a termination of an Airplane Program as described in 25.1 above,
Boeing shall have no liability whatsoever to Seller, except to the extent of (i)
any guaranteed minimum purchase, if any, as set forth in SBP Section 10.0, and
(ii) any Orders issued prior to the date of the written notice to Seller
identified in 25.1 above. Termination of such Orders shall be governed by GTA
Section 12.0 herein.
26.0 PUBLICITY
Seller will not, and will require that its subcontractors and suppliers of any
tier will not, (i) cause or permit to be released any publicity, advertisement,
news release, public announcement, or denial or confirmation of the same, in
whatever form, regarding any Order or Products, or the program to which they may
pertain, or (ii) use, or cause or permit to be used, the Boeing name or any
Boeing trademark in any form of promotion or publicity without Boeing's prior
written approval.
27.0 PROPERTY INSURANCE
27.1 Insurance
Seller shall obtain and maintain continuously in effect a property insurance
policy covering loss or destruction of or damage to all property in which Boeing
does or could have an insurable interest pursuant to this Agreement, including
but not limited to Tooling, Boeing-furnished property, raw materials, parts,
work-in-process, incomplete or completed assemblies and all other products or
parts thereof, and all drawings, specifications, data and other materials
relating to any of the foregoing in each case to the extent in the possession or
under the effective care, custody or control of Seller, in the amount of full
replacement value thereof providing protection against all perils normally
covered in an "all risk" property insurance policy (including without limitation
fire, windstorm, explosion, riot, civil commotion, aircraft, earthquake, flood
or other acts of God). Any such policy shall be with insurers reasonably
acceptable to Boeing and shall (i) provide for payment of loss thereunder to
Boeing, as loss payee, as its interests
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may appear and (ii) contain a waiver of any rights of subrogation against
Boeing, its subsidiaries, and their respective directors, officers, employees
and agents.
27.2 Certificate of Insurance
Upon written request from Boeing, Seller shall provide to Boeing's Procurement
Representative certificates of insurance reflecting full compliance with the
requirements set forth in GTA Section 27.1. Such certificates shall be kept
current and in compliance throughout the period of this Agreement and shall
provide for thirty (30) days advanced written notice to Boeing's Procurement
Representative in the event of cancellation, non-renewal or material change
adversely affecting the interests of Boeing.
27.3 Notice of Damage or Loss
Seller shall give prompt written notice to Boeing's Procurement Representative
of the occurrence of any damage or loss to any property required to be insured
herein. If any such property shall be damaged or destroyed, in whole or in
part, by an insured peril or otherwise, and if no Event of Default shall have
occurred and be continuing, then Seller may, upon written notice to Boeing,
settle, adjust, or compromise any and all such loss or damage not in excess of
Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) in any one occurrence and Five
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) in the aggregate. Seller may settle, adjust
or compromise any other claim by Seller only after Boeing has given written
approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
28.0 RESPONSIBILITY FOR PERFORMANCE
Seller shall be responsible for it's requirements under this Agreement and any
Order referencing this Agreement. Seller shall bear all risks of providing
adequate facilities and equipment to perform each Order in accordance with the
terms thereof. Seller shall notify and obtain approval from Boeing prior to
moving work to be performed under this Agreement between Seller's various
facilities. Seller shall include as part of its subcontracts those elements of
the Agreement, which protect Boeing's rights including but not limited to right
of entry provisions, proprietary information and rights provisions and quality
control provisions. In addition, Seller shall provide to its subcontractor's
sufficient information to clearly document that the work being performed by
Seller's subcontractor is to facilitate performance under this Agreement or any
Order. Sufficient information may include but is not limited to Order number,
GTA number or the name of Boeing's Procurement Representative.
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28.1 Subcontracting
Seller shall maintain complete and accurate records regarding all subcontracted
items and/or processes. Seller's use of subcontractors shall comply with
Seller's quality assurance system approval for said subcontractors. Unless
Boeing's prior written authorization or approval is obtained, Seller may not
purchase completed or substantially completed Products. For purposes of this
section and this section only, completed or substantially completed Products
shall not include components of assemblies or subassemblies. No subcontracting
by Seller shall relieve Seller of its obligation under the applicable Order.
No non-domestic metallic raw materials, composite materials or products,
aircraft bearings or designated fasteners, or special processing may be
incorporated in a Product unless: (a) Seller uses an approved source identified
in the applicable specification or set forth in Boeing Document D1-4426 or (b)
Boeing has surveyed and qualified Seller's receiving inspection personnel and
laboratories to test the specified raw materials and/or material process. No
waiver of survey and qualification requirements will be effective unless granted
by Boeing's Engineering and Quality Assurance departments. Utilization of a
Boeing-approved source does not constitute a waiver of Seller's responsibility
to meet all specification requirements.
28.2 Reliance
Boeing's entering into this Agreement is in part based upon Boeing's reliance on
Seller's ability, expertise and awareness of the intended use of the Products.
Seller agrees that Boeing and Boeing's customers may rely on Seller as an
expert, and Seller will not deny any responsibility or obligation hereunder to
Boeing or Boeing's customers on the grounds that Boeing or Boeing's customers
provided recommendations or assistance in any phase of the work involved in
producing or supporting the Products, including but not limited to Boeing's
acceptance of specifications, test data or the Products.
28.3 Assignment
Seller shall not assign any of its rights or interest in this Agreement or any
Order, or subcontract all or substantially all of its performance of this
Agreement or any Order, without Boeing's prior written consent. Seller shall
not delegate any of its duties or obligations under this Agreement. No
assignment, delegation or subcontracting by Seller, with or without Boeing's
consent, shall relieve Seller of any of its obligations under this Agreement.
This article does not limit Seller's ability to purchase standard commercial
supplies or raw materials. Seller may assign its right to monies due or to
become due provided that Boeing may recoup or setoff any amounts covered by any
such assignment against any indebtedness of Seller to Boeing, whether arising
before or after the date of the assignment or the date of this Agreement, and
whether arising out of any such Order or any other agreement between the
parties.
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The prohibition set forth in this Section 28.3 includes, without limitation (and
the following shall be deemed to be "assignments"): (i) a consolidation or
merger of Seller; (ii) a change in the ownership or voting rights of more than
fifty percent (50%) of the issued and outstanding stock of any corporate Seller;
(iii) any assignment or transfer which would otherwise occur by operation of
law, merger, consolidation, reorganization, transfer or other significant change
in corporate or proprietary structure; (iv) the sale, assignment or transfer of
all or substantially all of the assets of Seller; and (v) where Seller is a
partnership, a change in control in such partnership.
29.0 NON-WAIVER/PARTIAL INVALIDITY
Any failures, delays or forbearances of Boeing in insisting upon or enforcing
any provisions of this contract, or in exercising any rights or remedies under
this contract, shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of any such
provisions, rights or remedies; rather, the same shall remain in full force and
effect. If any provision of this contract is or becomes void or unenforceable
by law, the remainder shall be valid and enforceable.
30.0 HEADINGS
Section headings used in this Agreement are for convenient reference only and do
not affect the interpretation of the Agreement.
31.0 RESERVED
32.0 RESERVED
33.0 DISPUTES
Any dispute that arises under or is related to this Agreement that cannot be
settled by mutual agreement of the parties may be decided by a court of
competent jurisdiction. Pending final resolution of any dispute, Seller shall
proceed with performance of this Agreement according to Boeing's instructions so
long as Boeing continues to pay amounts not in dispute.
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34.0 LIMITATION
Seller may not (except to provide an inventory of Products to support delivery
acceleration and to satisfy reasonable replacement and Spares requirements)
manufacture or fabricate Products or procure any goods in advance of the
reasonable flow time required to comply with the delivery schedule in the
applicable Order except as otherwise expressly authorized in writing by Boeing.
Notwithstanding any other provision of an Order, Seller is not entitled to any
equitable adjustment or other modification of such Order for any manufacture,
fabrication, or procurement of Products not in conformity with the requirements
of the Order, unless Boeing's written consent has first been obtained. Nothing
in this Section 34.0 shall be construed as relieving Seller of any of its
obligations under the Order.
35.0 TAXES
35.1 Inclusion of Taxes in Price
Unless this Agreement or a Special Business Provisions, or Order issued under
this Agreement specifies otherwise, the price of this contract includes, and
Seller is liable for and shall pay, all taxes, impositions, charges and
exactions imposed on or measured by this Agreement and the Orders issued
hereunder, except for sales or use taxes on sales to Boeing ("Sales Taxes") for
which Boeing specifically agrees to pay and which are separately stated on
Seller's invoice. Prices shall not include any taxes, impositions, charges or
exactions for which Boeing has furnished a valid exemption certificate or other
evidence of exemption.
35.2 Litigation
In the event that any taxing authority has claimed or does claim payment for
Sales Taxes, Seller shall promptly notify Boeing, and Seller shall take such
action as Boeing may direct to pay or protest such taxes or to defend against
such claim. The actual and direct expenses, without the addition of profit and
overhead, of such defense and the amount of such taxes as ultimately determined
as due and payable shall be paid directly by Boeing or reimbursed to Seller. If
Seller or Boeing is successful in defending such claim, the amount of such taxes
recovered by Seller, which had previously been paid by Seller and reimbursed by
Boeing or paid directly by Boeing, shall be immediately refunded to Boeing.
35.3 Rebates
If any taxes paid by Boeing are subject to rebate or reimbursement, Seller shall
take the necessary actions to secure such rebates or reimbursement and shall
promptly refund to Boeing any amount recovered.
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36.0 FOREIGN PROCUREMENT OFFSET
To the exclusion of all others, Boeing or its assignee shall be entitled to all
industrial benefits or offset credits which might result from this Agreement or
Order. Seller shall provide documentation or information which Boeing or its
assignee may reasonably request to substantiate claims for industrial benefits
or offset credits. Seller agrees to use reasonable efforts to identify the
foreign content of goods which Seller either produces itself or procures from
other companies for work directly related to this Agreement. Promptly after
selection of a foreign subcontractor for work under this Agreement, Seller shall
notify Boeing of the name, address, subcontract point of contact (including
telephone number) and dollar value of the subcontract.
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EXECUTED in duplicate as of the date and year first written above by the duly
authorized representatives of the parties.
BOEING SELLER
THE BOEING COMPANY Pacific Aerospace & Electronics, Inc
By and Through the U.S. Aerospace Group
Boeing Commercial Airplane Group European Aerospace Group
/s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx /s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Name: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx
Title: Prime Procurement Agent Title: Vice President Operations
Date: 12/20/99 Date: 12/20/99
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