The clauses required in ELS (S&DS) procurements involving supplies and services are diverse and vary in complexity, based on dollar value and other factors. Frequently, ELS (S&DS) customers impose contractual requirements which must be passed on to sellers. ELS (S&DS) imposes these and other contractual requirements on its suppliers by incorporating selected clauses from this Terms and Conditions Guide into its contracts.

Various clauses have been included in this Guide to simplify the process of imposing contractual guidance on sellers. These contractual provisions can be broadly categorized as "general terms and conditions" or "general provisions" and "special clauses".

The general terms and conditions and general provisions are in various documents in Section 4, General Terms and Conditions (DAR/NASA PR); Section 8, General Terms and Conditions; and Section G, General Provisions. General terms and conditions and general provisions are augmented as necessary by special clauses, which are selectively incorporated to cover specific aspects of each procurement action.

APPLICABLE CLAUSES

Only those clauses referenced in a solicitation or contract are applicable to that solicitation or contract.

IDENTIFICATION OF THE PARTIES

Throughout this Guide, your company is referred to as "Bidder" or "Seller." McDonnell Douglas is generally referred to as "MDC" or "Buyer."

QUESTIONS

Questions regarding the contents of this Guide should be directed to the MDC buyer (throughout this Guide, referred to as "MDC's authorized purchasing representative") referenced in the solicitation or contract.