Standard Terms and Conditions
- Remedies and Applicable Law. This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of Arizona. The University and Offeror shall
have all remedies afforded by said law.
- Interpretation-Parol Evidence. This writing shall be intended by the parties as a final
expression of their Contract and shall be intended also as a complete
and exclusive statement of the terms of their Contract. No course of
prior dealings between the parties and no usage of the trade shall be
relevant to supplement or explain any term used in this Contract.
Acceptance or acquiescence in a course of performance rendered under
this Contract shall not be relevant to determine the meaning of this
Contract even though the accepting or acquiescing party has knowledge of
the nature of the performance and opportunity for objection. Whenever a
term defined by the Uniform Commercial Code is used in this Contract,
the definition contained in the Code is to control.
- Contract Claims and Controversies. All Contract claims and controversies arising
under this Contract shall be resolved pursuant to Arizona Board of
Regents procurement procedures, section 3-809, in particular section
3-809C.
- Equal Opportunity Clause. The provisions of Section 202 Executive Order 11246.41, C.F.R.
§60-1.4.41, C.F.R. §60-250.4 and 41, and C.F.R. §60-741.4 shall be
incorporated herein by reference and shall be applicable to this
Contract unless this Contract is exempted under the rules, regulations
or orders of the Secretary of Labor.
- Non-Discrimination.
During the performance of this Contract, the Offeror agrees not to
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of
race, color, sex, religion, or national origin, or because he or she has
a physical or mental handicap, or because he or she is a disabled
veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era. The aforesaid provision shall
include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading,
demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or
termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection
for training including apprenticeship. The parties agree to comply with
Arizona Executive Order 99-4, prohibiting discrimination in employment
by government Contractors, to the extent applicable to this Contract.
- Indemnification.
Offeror shall indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless the State of Arizona,
its departments, agencies, boards, commissions, universities and its
officers, officials, agents, and employees (hereinafter referred to
as “Indemnitee”) from and
against any and all claims, actions, liabilities, damages, losses, or
expenses (including court costs, attorneys’ fees, and costs
of claim processing, investigation and litigation) (hereinafter referred
to as “Claims”)
for bodily injury or personal injury (including death), or loss or damage
to tangible or intangible property caused, or alleged to be caused, in
whole or in part, by the negligent or willful acts or omissions of
Offeror or any of its owners, officers, directors, agents, employees
or subcontractors. This indemnity includes any claim or amount arising
out of or recovered under the Workers’ Compensation Law or arising
out of the failure of such Offeror to conform to any federal, state or
local law, statute, ordinance, rule, regulation or court decree. It
is the specific intention of the parties that the Indemnitee shall,
in all instances, except for Claims arising solely from the negligent
or willful acts or omissions of the Indemnitee, be indemnified by
Offeror from and against any and all claims. It is agreed that Offeror
shall be responsible for primary loss investigation, defense and judgment
costs where this indemnification is applicable. In consideration of
the award of this contract, the Offeror agrees to waive all rights
of subrogation against the State of Arizona, its officers, officials,
agents and employees for losses arising from services performed by
the Offeror for the State of Arizona..
- Labor Disputes.
Offeror shall give prompt notice to the University of any actual or
potential labor dispute which delays or may delay performance of this
Contract.
- Force Majeure. Neither
party shall be held responsible for any losses resulting if the
fulfillment of any terms or provisions of this Contract are delayed or
prevented by any cause not within the control of the party whose
performance is interfered with, and which by the exercise of reasonable
diligence, said party is unable to prevent.
- No Waiver. No waiver
by the University of any breach of the provisions of this Contract by
the Offeror shall in any way be construed to be a waiver of any future
breach or bar the University's right to insist on strict performance of
the provisions of the Contract.
- Modifications. This
Contract shall be modified or rescinded only by a writing signed by both
parties or their duly authorized agents.
- Assignment-Delegation.
No right or interest in this Contract shall be assigned or delegation of
any obligation made by Offeror without the written permission of the
University. Any attempted assignment or delegation by Offeror shall be
wholly void and totally ineffective for all purposes unless made in
conformity with this paragraph.
- Assignment of Anti-Trust Overcharge Claims. The parties recognize that in actual economic
practice overcharges resulting from anti-trust violations are in fact
borne by the ultimate purchaser; therefore, Offeror hereby assigns to
the Arizona Board of Regents any and all claims for such overcharges.
- Cancellation for Lack of Funding. This Contract may be canceled without any
further obligation on the part of the Arizona Board of Regents and
Northern Arizona University in the event that sufficient appropriated
funding is unavailable to assure full performance of the terms. The
Offeror shall be notified in writing of such non-appropriation at the
earliest opportunity.
- Cancellation of State Contract. In accordance with A.R.S. §38-511, this Contract may be canceled
without penalty or further obligation if any person significantly
involved in initiating, negotiating, securing, drafting, or creating the
Contract on behalf of the University shall, at anytime while the
Contract or any extension of the Contract shall be in effect, be an
employee of any other party to the Contract in any capacity or a
consultant to any other party of the Contract with respect to the
subject matter of the Contract.
- Cancellation for Conflict of Interest. The parties agree that this Contract may be
canceled for conflict of interest in accordance with A.R.S. §38-511.
- Termination. The
University may by written notice, stating the extent and effective date,
terminate this Contract for convenience in whole or in part, at any
time. The University shall pay the Offeror as full compensation for
performance until such termination: (1) the unit or pro rata Contract
price for the delivered and accepted portion; and (2) a reasonable
amount, not otherwise recoverable from other sources by the Offeror as
approved by the University, with respect to the undelivered or
unacceptable portion of this Contract, provided compensation hereunder
shall in no event exceed the total Contract price.
- Termination for Default. In the event that the Offeror shall fail to maintain or keep in
force any of the terms and conditions of this Contract, the University
may notify the Offeror in writing of such failure and demand that the
same be remedied within ten (10) days. Should the Offeror fail to remedy
the same within said period, the University shall then have the right to
terminate this Contract.
- Insolvency. The
University shall have the right to terminate this Contract at any time
in the event the Offeror files a petition in bankruptcy, or is
adjudicated bankrupt; or if a petition in bankruptcy is filed against
the Offeror and not discharged within thirty (30) days; or if the
Offeror becomes insolvent or makes an assignment for the benefit of its
creditors or an arrangement pursuant to any bankruptcy law; or if a
receiver is appointed for the Offeror or its business.
- Anti-Kickback. In
compliance with FAR 52.203-7, the University has in place and follows
procedures designed to prevent and detect violations of the
Anti-Kickback Act of 1986 in its operation and direct business
relationships.
- Gratuities. The
University may, by written notice to the Offeror, cancel this Contract
if it is found by the University that gratuities, in the form of
entertainment, gifts or otherwise, were offered or given by the Offeror,
or any agent or representative of the Offeror, to any officer or
employee of the State of Arizona with a view toward securing a Contract or
securing favorable treatment with respect to the awarding or amending,
or the making of any determinations with respect to the performing of
such Contract. In the event this Contract is canceled by the University
pursuant to this provision, the University shall be entitled, in
addition to any other rights and remedies, to recover or withhold the
amount of the cost incurred by Offeror in providing such gratuities.
- Inspection and Audit.
All books, accounts, reports, files, and other records relating to this
Contract shall be subject at all reasonable times to inspection and
audit by the Arizona Board of Regents, Northern Arizona University, or
the Auditor General of the State of Arizona, or their agents for five
(5) years after completion of this Contract. Such records shall be
produced at Northern Arizona University, or such other location as
designated by Northern Arizona University, upon reasonable notice to the
Contracting party.
- Insurance Requirements. Without
limiting any liabilities or any other obligations of Offeror, Offeror
shall provide and maintain the minimum insurance coverage listed below
unless otherwise agreed to in writing. Coverage shall be provided with
forms and insurers acceptable to the University, until all obligations
under the Contract shall be satisfied. An acceptable insurance company
shall be authorized to conduct business in the State of Arizona and
shall be rated at least A-,VII by A.M. Best, Inc.
A. If applicable, Worker's
Compensation insurance coverage for all employees
which meets Arizona statutory benefits; including Employer's Liability with
minimum limits of $500,000 each accident, $500,000 each employee/disease, and
$1,000,000 policy limits/disease. The University shall not require an
additional insured endorsement, however, the policy shall include an
endorsement for All State coverage for the State of Arizona.
If designated as a Sole Proprietor with no employees, the State of Arizona
(ARS 23-901, ARS 23-961a) requires submittal of a written Sole Proprietor Waiver.
The waiver document is Form #spw/1 and can found at http://www.azrisk.state.az.us/Forms/sole_prop.pdf
B. Comprehensive General
Liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit (CSL) each
occurrence of ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) and TWO MILLION DOLLARS
($2,000,000) general aggregate. The policy shall include coverage for bodily
injury, broad form property damage (including completed operations), personal
injury (including coverage for Contractual and employee acts), blank
Contractual liability, products, and completed operations, this coverage
shall extend for year one past acceptance, cancellation, or termination of
the services or work defined in the Contract; Fire Legal Liability; Liquor
Liability (if applicable).
C. Comprehensive Automobile
Liability insurance with a combined single limit (CSL) for bodily injury,
death, or property damage of not less than ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000)
with respect to "any auto" or Offeror's "scheduled, owned,
hired, or non-owned vehicles," assigned to or used in performance of the
Services.
D. If applicable,
Professional Liability with minimum limits of ONE MILLION DOLLARS
($1,000,000) each claim (or each wrongful act), and THREE MILLION DOLLARS
($3,000,000) aggregate with a retroactive liability date (if applicable to
claims-made coverage) the same as the effective date of the Contract. The
policy shall cover professional misconduct or lack of ordinary skill for
those positions defined in the Scope of Work of the Contract and, at the
discretion of the State of Arizona, the Arizona Board of Regents, and
Northern Arizona University, shall include one of the following types of
Professional Liability policies: Directors or Officers, Errors and Omissions,
Medical Malpractice, Druggists Professional, Architects/Engineers
Professional, Lawyers Professional, Teachers Professional, Accountants
Professional, and Other (specify professions from Scope of Work). The policy
shall contain an Extended Claim Reporting Provision of not less than one year
following termination of the policy.
E. If applicable, Builder's
Risk coverage in an amount that represents the project's estimated completed
value.
F. The policies required by
(B), (C), (D), and (E) herein shall be endorsed to include the State of Arizona,
the Arizona Board of Regents, and Northern Arizona University as additional
insured.
G. The policies required by
(B), (C), (D), and (E) shall stipulate that the insurance afforded Offeror
shall be primary insurance and that any insurance carried by the State of
Arizona, the Arizona Board of Regents, and Northern Arizona University, shall
be excess and not contributory insurance to that provided by the named
insured.
H. Coverage afforded under
these policies shall not be canceled, terminated, or materially altered until
thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the University.
I. A certificate of
insurance acceptable to the University shall be issued to the University as
evidence that policies providing the required coverage's, conditions, and
limits are in full force and effect. An acceptable certificate shall include
statements indicating compliance with the requirements of (F), (G), and (H),
a statement describing the Offeror's activity/property/Contract with Northern
Arizona University, shall be countersigned by an authorized representative of
the issuing insurance company, and list Northern Arizona University as the
certificate holder.
J. Offeror shall provide
the University with an acceptable Certificate of Insurance prior to the
commencement of providing the goods/services defined in the Contract.
K. Failure on the part of
Offeror to meet these requirements shall constitute a material breach upon
which the State of Arizona, the Arizona Board of Regents, and the University may
immediately terminate the Contract, or, at its discretion, procure or renew
such insurance and pay any and all premiums in connection therewith, and all
monies so paid by the State of Arizona, the Arizona Board of Regents, and the
University shall be repaid by Offeror to the University upon demand, or the
State of Arizona, the Arizona Board of Regents, and the University may offset
the cost of the premiums against any monies due to Offeror.
L. Costs for coverage's
broader than those required or for limits in excess of those required shall
not be charged to the State of Arizona, the Arizona Board of Regents, and
Northern Arizona University.
M. The University reserves
the right to request and receive certified copies of any or all of the above
policies and/or endorsements within ten (10) calendar days of Contract
signature.
N. The Offeror and its
insurers providing the required coverage's shall waive all rights of recovery
against the State of Arizona, the Arizona Board of Regents, and the
University, their agents, officials, and employees.
O. The Certificate of
Insurance shall be mailed to:
Northern Arizona University
Purchasing Services
RE:
PO Box 4124
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
- Asbestos Notification and Confirmation. All buildings on the campus of Northern
Arizona University have been tested by a certified testing agency to
determine the presence of asbestos containing building materials
(ACBM's) and presumed asbestos containing materials (PACM's). The test
confirms the presence of ACBM's in several campus buildings. The test
results are documented and on file with the University's Environmental
Health and Safety Department and shall be available for review by
contacting Gerald Bacon, Asbestos Program Coordinator, at 928-523-6435.
Renovation/Construction/Removal
and/or Installation services that may impact/disturb asbestos containing
building materials (ACBM's) or presumed asbestos containing materials
(PACM's) shall require Offeror to complete, sign, and submit to the
University Form FS#13: Contractor Notification and Confirmation for Asbestos
Containing Building Materials.
No work shall commence
prior to Offeror receiving an Asbestos Survey Results and Work Authorization
with appropriate University signatures.
- Package Goods. Offeror
shall package goods in accordance with good commercial practice. Each
shipping container shall be clearly and permanently marked as follows:
(a) Offeror's name and address; (b) University's name, address and
purchase order number; (c) Container number and total number of
containers, e.g., box 1 of 4 boxes; and (d) The number of the container
bearing the packing slip. Offeror shall bear cost of packaging unless
otherwise provided.
- Shipment Under Reservation Prohibited. Offeror shall not be authorized to ship the
goods under reservation and no tender of a bill of lading shall operate
as a tender of the goods.
- Liens. All goods
delivered and labor performed under this Contract shall be free of all
liens and, if the University requests, a formal release of all liens
shall be delivered to the University.
- No Replacement of Defective Tender. Every tender of goods shall fully comply with
all provisions of this Contract as to time of delivery, quantity,
quality, and the like. If a tender is made which does not fully conform,
this shall constitute a breach and Offeror shall not have the right to
substitute a conforming tender.
- Title And Risk Of Loss.
The title and risk of loss of the goods shall not pass to the University
until the University actually receives the goods at the point(s) of
delivery. Prices shall be F.O.B. Destination. Offeror shall retain title
and control of all goods until they are delivered, received and the
Contract of coverage has been completed. All risk of transportation and
all related charges shall be the responsibility of the Offeror. The
Offeror shall file all claims for visible and concealed damage. The
University shall notify the Offeror promptly of any damaged goods and
shall assist the Offeror in arranging for inspection. Notice of rejection
may be made to the Offeror at any time within one month after delivery
has been made. When supported by a written statement from the
University, the Offeror shall not dispute its claims of damage.
- Right of Inspection.
The University shall have the right to inspect the goods at delivery
before accepting them.
- Warranties. In
addition to any implied warranties, Offeror warrants that the goods
furnished shall conform to the specifications, drawings, and
descriptions listed herein, and to the sample or samples furnished by
the Offeror, if any. In the event of a conflict between the
specifications, drawings, and description, the specifications shall
govern.
- Sales and Use Tax. The
Offeror shall comply with and require all of his subcontractors to comply
with all the provisions of the applicable state and sales excise tax law
and compensation use tax law and all amendments to same. The Offeror
further agrees to indemnify and save harmless the University, of and
from any and all claims and demands made against it by virtue of the
failure of the Offeror or any subcontractor to comply with the
provisions of any or all said laws in amendments. The University is not
exempt from state sales excise tax and compensation use tax.
- Furnish and Install.
The items in this Contract shall be provided on an Offeror furnish and
install basis. Offeror shall have complete responsibility for the items
or products until they are in place and working. Any special
installation preparation and requirements shall be submitted to the
University. All transportation and coordination arrangements shall be
the responsibility of the Offeror. Delivery of products shall be
coordinated so that products shall be delivered direct to the
installation site. This shall minimize the risk of loss and/or damage
and shall avoid double handling.
- Changes. Within the
limits allowed by law, Offeror agrees that the University may order
additional services, or make changes by altering, adding to, or
deducting from the proposed services, the Contract sum being adjusted
accordingly, and Offeror shall enter into a modification of the Contract
to reflect said changes.
- Installment Payment Contract. The University is precluded from entering into an installment
Contract unless such Contract can be canceled for non-allocation of
funds at the end of any fiscal year, at no penalty to the University. If
funds shall not be allocated for this Contract for periodic payment in
any future annual fiscal period, following the University's formal
request for funds, the University shall not be obligated to pay the net
remainder of agreed to consecutive periodic payments remaining unpaid
beyond the end of the then current fiscal year. The University agrees to
notify the Offeror of such non-allocation at the earliest possible time.
No penalty shall accrue to the University in the event this provision
shall be exercised. This provision shall not be construed so as to
permit the University to terminate this Contract in order to acquire
similar goods and/or services from another party.
- Price Adjustment.
Price changes shall only be considered at the end of one Contract period
and the beginning of another. Price change requests shall be supported
by evidence of increased costs to the Offeror. The University shall not
approve price increases that shall merely increase the gross
profitability of the Offeror at the expense of the University. Price
change requests shall be a factor in the Contract extension review
process. The University shall determine whether the requested price increase
or an alternate option shall be in the best interest of the University.
- Fixed Escalation Clause.
Offeror shall certify a fixed maximum percentage of escalation of costs
of goods and/or services for a period of five (5) years following
expiration of warranty. Cost shall not exceed five (5) % per year or
Consumer Price Index (CPI), whichsoever is less.
- Liquidated Damages. The
University and the Offeror agree that in the event that the Offeror
fails to perform under this Contract, the University shall be damaged.
The extent of the damage is very difficult to calculate. Therefore,
the Offeror agrees to pay the University liquidated damages if the
agreed upon delivery and installation dates shall not be met. The
liquidated damages shall be 5% of the total Contract price per day
after the agreed upon completion date, not to exceed a total of
100% of the total Contract price.
- Invoices. Invoices
covering each delivery shall be mailed to Accounts Payable once a month.
Invoices shall be for all items delivered within the month. The intent
shall be to receive one (1) monthly billing. All invoices shall
reference the purchase order number and the Contract.
- Payment. Payment shall
be subject to the provisions of Title 35 of Arizona Revised Statutes
relating to time and manner of submission of claims. The University's
obligation shall be payable only and solely from funds appropriated for
the purpose of the Contract.
- Personnel. Employees
of the Offeror assigned to the project and identified by name in the
Contract shall remain dedicated to this project. Personnel changes shall
be permitted only with prior notification and approval of the
University.
- Independent Contractor. It
shall be understood that Offeror shall operate as an Independent
Contractor, not as an employee or agent of the Universty.
- Advertising/Publishing.
Offeror shall not advertise or publish, without the University's prior
consent, the fact that the University had entered into this Contract,
except to the extent necessary to comply with proper request for
information provided by appropriate statues.
Government
Subcontract Provisions
If this order is a subcontract under a U.S. government prime contract, the
clauses contained in the following paragraphs of the Federal Procurement
Regulations (FPR) or the Armed Services Procurement Regulations (ASPR) are
incorporated herein by reference. For the purpose of this Purchase Order in
the following clauses, the terms "Government" and "Contracting
Officer" shall mean Buyer; the term "Contract" shall mean this
order and the term "Contractor" shall mean Seller. Each regulation
contains criteria for determining applicability of the regulation to a
particular contract.
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FAR #
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TITLE
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52.203-7
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Anti Kickback
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52.225-7001
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Buy American
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52.222-4
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Contract Work Hours
Safety Standards Act-Overtime Compensation
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52.215-26 a-b)
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Integrity of Unit Prices
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52.222-1
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Notice of Government of
Labor Disputes
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52.247-63
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Preference for US Flag
Carriers
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52.203-6
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Restrictions of
Subcontractor Sales to Government
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52.222-41
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Service Contract Act of
1965
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52.249-5 a-f)
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Termination for
Convenience of Government (Education and other Non-profit Institution)
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Above $2,500
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52.222-26
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Affirmative Action for
Handicapped Workers
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Above $10,000
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52.222-35
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Affirmative action for
Special Disabled in Vietnam Era Veterans
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52.215-2
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Audit-Negotiation
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52.222-37
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Employment Reports on
Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era
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52.315-1
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Examinations of Records
by Comptroller General
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52.219-8
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Utilization of Small
Disadvantaged Business Concerns
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52.222-20
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Walsh-Healey Public
Contracts Act
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Above $35,000
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52.227-1
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Authorization and
Consent
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52.227-2
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Notice of Assistance
Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement
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52.247-64
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Preference for US Flag
Commercial Vessels
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52.220-3
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Utilization of Labor
Surplus Area Concerns
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52.219-13
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Utilization of Women
Owned Business Concerns
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Above $100,000
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52.223-1,2
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Clean Air and Water
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52.215-24
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Subcontractor Cost or
Pricing Data*
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52.215-25
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Subcontractor Cost or
Pricing Data-Modifications*
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*Note
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24 applies if cost or
pricing data is initially required
25 applies to transactions over $100,000
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Above $500,000
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52.220-4
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Labor Surplus Area
Subcontracting Program
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52.219-9
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Small Business and Small
Disadvantaged Business Subcontractor Program
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1.
AS APPLICABLE
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52.227-10
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Filing of Patent
Application
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52.223-3
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Hazardous Material
Identification and Materials Safety Data
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52.227-11,12
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Patents Rights Clause
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52.227-7018
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Restrictive Markings on
Technical Data
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52.227-7037
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Validation of
Restrictive Markings on Technical Data
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52.208-1
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Required Sources for
Jewel Bearings
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52.204-2
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Security Requirements
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1.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACTS ONLY
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52.204-7005
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Overseas Distribution of
Contracts
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52.227-7013
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Rights in Technical Data
and Computer Software
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Above $35,000
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52.203-7001
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Special Prohibition on
Employment
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52.227-7013
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Rights in Technical Data
Computer Software
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