PURCHASE ORDER THE RAMO-WOOLDRIDGE CORPORATION

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP81B00878R001400080078-9
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: January 3, 2003
• Sequence Number: 78
• Publication Date: July 13, 1956
• Content Type: FORM

pU ftTKSt Fpse 2003/01/
5730 ARBOR VITAE STREET ? LOS ANGELES 45, CALIFORNIA
PHONE ORegon 8-0311
IMPORTANT: SIGN AND RETURN ATTACHED
ACKNOWLEDGMENT IMMEDIATELY
THE RRMO-WOOLDRIDGE CORPORATION
COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION
STATINTL
r
DATE RE NO.
~.y 13, 1956 o34B:; 60035
TERMS ~rs TAX PERMIT NO. AB28672
3% 1.0 ] , Net 30 XABLE D YES NO
SHIP TO
9625 ellmca Avenue, leas Angeles I5, Calif.
F.O.B.
Portland, Oregon
SHIP VIA
Air Express
BILL IN DUPLICATE TO: one on
B mo Wool Bridge Corporation
88pO Bellauca Avenue, los Angeles 45. Cali i'.
I UNIT PRICE I DISC. I UNIT TOTAL
Oscilloscope Cathode Ray Type 535
Pres nplifier Type 53/540 for use with
535 Scope
Pr tier Type 53/5lB :'or use vith 535
Scope
Project WSIO7A DO-C9
AP1.8 (600) 1190
Confirmation
Do Not Duplicate
INSPECTION
RAW
-NEGOTIATION
YES 0 No
DIVISION
Co m uni.cations
COMPONENT FIXED
IN PLANT ROUTING
M?rr Oper. a1.dg. # 6
COST CENTER CODE
2510-00
ACCT. NO. OR M.J.O.
5032-12
1300.00
275.00
125.00
SECURITY CLASS
tkiclaasified
DATE PROMISED
B WW
STATINTL
7/13/56
t/19/56
1. No verbal change to this order authorized without written approval. 2. Make no changes in prices delivery without
our written consent. 3. The terms and conditions printed on the back become a part of this order by your acceptance hereof.
MATERIAL REQUIRED AT DESTINATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE:
Not later thy: hers 2 &y3 9/9/11/56
21./56
It is mutually understood and agreed!
that you will place on your packing sheet
the following certification worded exactly
as indicated. NO deviation in wording will
be acceptable:
TEST REPORTS COVERING ALL THE MATERIAL IN THESE
PARTS ARE IN OUR POSSESSION. SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION
AN
L
T) INDICATE CONFORMANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE U.S.
GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED
IN THIS PURCHASE ORDER.
VENDOR ACKNOWLEDGMENT SIGNATURE DATE
Approved For Release 2003/01/30 :
 Approved For Release 2003/01/30: CIA-RR_P81 B00878A1400080078-9
THE RAMO-WOOLDRIDGE CORPORATION
5730 ARBOR VITAE STREET ? LOS ANGELES 45, CALIFORNIA
THIS ORDER IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
I. SHIPMENTS AND ADVANCE COMMITMENTS:: Each container, and accompanying packing lists, must show this order number. No charge shall be
made for packaging, delivery or similar costs unless expressly authorized by this order. All items shall be suitably prepared for shipment to secure the
lowest transportation and insurance rates, and to meet carrier's requirements. Buyer may, at its option, either retain items received in advance of the
delivery schedule or return them to Seller at Seller's risk and expense; if retained, time for payment and discount shall be based upon scheduled delivery
dates. Seller shall place all orders for and schedule deliveries of materials and parts necessary for its performance under this order at such times as will
enable Seller to meet, but not unreasonably anticipate, the schedule of deliveries set forth herein. In the event of termination of or changes to this order,
Buyer shall not be liable for any charges or costs arising out of commitments by Seller for the acquisition of said materials and parts, or out of work
performed hereunder, in advance of the time necessary to meet the delivery schedules hereunder, unless Buyer has given its prior written consent to
such advance commitments or work.
2. PAYMENT: Original and one ( I) copy of invoices shall be mailed' to Buyer's Accounting Department when items are shipped. The time for pay-
ment of Seller's invoices shall commence with date of actual receipt of items in complete accordance with the requirements of this order. Any adjust-
ments in Seller's invoices due to shortage, late delivery, rejection or other failure to comply with the requirements of this order may be made by Buyer
before payment.
3. WARRANTIES AND INSPECTION: Seller expressly warrants that all items will conform to applicable specifications, drawings and samples, that
they will be free from defects in material and workmanship, and that they will be fit for their intended use. Upon final inspection and acceptance,
Seller's liability under said warranties shall be limited to liability for latent defects, fraud, or such gross mistakes as amount to fraud. Said warranties,
however, shall not be deemed to limit any warranties of additional scope given to Buyer by Seller. Unless otherwise specified, all items will be subject
to final inspection and acceptance at Buyer's plant. Buyer may, at its option, either hold rejected items for Seller's instructions and at Seller's risk, or
return them to Seller at Seller's expense and Seller shall promptly reimburse Buyer for any and all damages sustained by Buyer as a result of Seller's
breach of warranty. No replacement of rejected items shall be made unless otherwise specified on Buyer's returned material orders.
4. CHANGES: Buyer shall have the right at any time before completion of the order to make changes in quantities, in drawings and specifications,
in delivery schedules, and in methods of shipment and packaging. If such changes cause and increase or decrease in prices or in the time required
for performance,-Seller shall promptly notify Buyer thereof, and an equitable adjustment shall be made. Changes shall not be binding upon Buyer
unless evidenced by a Purchase Order Change Notice issued and signed by Buyer.
5. TAXES: Federal, State or local taxes of any nature which are billed to Buyer, shall be stated separately in Seller's invoices. Any and all taAft~
exemption certificates will be accepted by Seller'
6. PATENTS: Seller shall, with respect to any device or composition of design submitted by Seller or of Seller's standard manufacture, indemnify
and hold harmless Buyer, its customers and agents, from costs and damages, on finally determined by any court for infringement of any United States
Letters Patent by reason of-the sale or normal use of such device or composition, provided that Seller is promptly notified of all such actual or poten-
tial infringement suits, and is given full and exclusive control of the defense thereof by Buyer.
7. CONTRACT: The parties hereto agree that this Order and the acceptance thereof shall be a contract made in the State shown in the Buyer's
address on the face of this Order and governed by the laws thereof.
8. PROPERTY FURNISHED TO SELLER BY BUYER: No designs, tools, patterns, or drawings supplied by the Buyer to the Seller for use in manu-
facturing of articles contracted herein shall be used in the production, manufacture or design of any, other articles for any other purchaser nor for
the manufacture or production of larger quantities than those specified except with the express consent in writing of the Buyer. At the termination
of this contract they, together with all excess materials, shall be disposed of as Buyer shall direct. All such designs, tools, patterns, drawings and
materials supplied by the Buyer shall be segregated by the Seller in the Seller's plant, and wherever possible, clearly marked so as to be easily
identified as Buyer's property. Where materials are furnished by Buyer, title to such material in all stages of construction shall be and remain in
Buyer. If materials of partially completed articles are furnished by the Buyer and are in any way damaged or made unfit for intended use, the
Buyer's cost thereof is to be paid by Seller.
9. TERMINATION: (a) The Ramo-Wooldridge Corporation may terminate work under this Purchase Order in whole or in part at any time by written
or telegraplhic notice to Seller.
(b) Upon termination of this Order by The Ramo-Wooldridge Corporation for any reason other than default or delay of Seller (except for causes
beyond Seller's control and without Seller's fault or negligence), the respective rights and duties of The Ramo-Wooldridg Corporation and Seller shall
be in accordance with the provisions of ASPR Section VIII (8-706) Subcontract Termination Clause for Use in Fixed Price Contracts or, in the case of
Cost Plus Fixed Fee Contracts, in accordance with the provisions of ASPR Section VIII (8-702): provided, that The Ramo-Wooldridge Corporation's
liability for costs arising out of the termination of this Purchase Order and for costs arising out of the termination of subcontracts on purchase
orders shall not include ani;icipatory profits.
10. (a) ASSIGNMENTS: No assignment of this order or of any moneys due or to become due thereunder shall be binding- upon Buyer until its writ-
ten ten consent thereto is obtained.
(b) SUBCONTRACTING: The Seller agrees that it will not enter into a subcontract or purchase order for the procurement of the items covered by
this order in completed or substantially completed form without first securing the approval of the Buyer and, if applicable, an Air Force Contracting
Officer as to source.
11. VALIDITY: The invalidity in whole or in part of any condition of this Purchase Order shall not affect the validity of other conditions.
12: PRICES: Seller represents that it is intended that its prices shall not exceed prices permitted by applicable Government price regulations; in the
event it is subsequently determined that Seller"s prices are in excess of prices permitted by such regulations, Seller shall refund the excess to Buyer.
13. MANDATORY CONDITIONS REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS: The conditions of this Article 13 -shall apply, unless otherwise
stated, in addition to the other terms and conditions of this order, if United States Government Contract Number or Ramo-Wooldridge Corporation
Code Number is noted on the face of this order:
(a) AUDIT AND INSPECTION: Seller's manufacturing plant and books, or such part of the plant as may be used in furnishing the items ordered,
will at all times be subject to inspection and audit by any person designated by the head of any executive department of the Government. If any
inspection or test is made by the Government on Seller's premises, Seller shall provide all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safety and
convenience of the Government inspectors in the performance of their duties. Seller agrees that the Comptroller General of the United States or
any of his duly authorized representatives shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under this order, have access to and
the right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of Seller involving transactions related to this order; the pre-
ceding part of this sentence shall not apply if this order (I) does not exceed $1,000.00 or (2) is for public utility services of rates established for
uniform applicability to the general public.
(b) MILITARY SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The military security requirements clause contained in paragraph 7-104.12 of the Armed Services Pro-
curement Regulation, as in effect on the date of this order, is made a part hereof by this reference, provided, however, that whenever the word
"Government" appears in said clause it shall be deemed to read "Government or Buyer", and whenever the word "Contractor" appears therein it
shall be deemed to read "Seller."
(c) DISCRIMINATION: The Seller, in performing the work required by this order, shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for em-
ployment because of race, creed, color or national origin. (Not applicable if the order is for standard or commercial articles).
(d) NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF LABOR DISPUTES: Whenever an actual or potential labor dispute is delaying or threatening to delay the
performance of this order, Seller will immediately give notice thereof to the nearest Unitd States Air Force representative. Such notice shall in-
clude all relevant information with respect to such dispute.
(e) LAWS: Seller agrees that the items will be manufactured or furnished in compliance with all applicable provisions of the federal laws, as here-
tofore or hereafter amended, known as the Fair Labor Standards Act, Walsh Healey Act, Eight-Hour Law, Buy American Act, Vinson-Trammell
Act, Royalty Adjustment Act, and the Espionage Act (rind statutes relative thereto) and all applicable regulations, rulings and interpretations
issued thereunder.
(f) PATENTS: Seller shall, prior to filing any patent application which discloses classified subject matter relating to this order, obtain permission
from the Contracting Officer no to do. -
(g) RENEGOTIATION ACT: This Purchase Order is subject to the Renegotiation Act of 1951 P L. 9 82nd Con r s ),Qn shall be deemed to
contain all the provisioQ~ d'I ovliR q" ~~cd @3t/04130-gCAPh4RD?f -iBDOBIg'k G1'4OO Ft ~r ll subcontracts as re-
quired by Section 104 cif~Rnegotiation Actof IzJSI, provided that Seller shall not be required to insert the provisions of this paragraph in
any subcontract of a class or type described in Section 106 (a) of said Act.