Special Production Tooling and Special Test Equipment - Optimized Weapon Systems Management

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Legal text for SACC item

  1. The Contractor must provide the Special Production Tooling and Special Test Equipment (SPT/STE) required under the Contract. The SPT/STE acquired from commercial sources or manufactured by the Contractor will be managed within the Contractor's inventory management system and must be available to Canada under the Contract.
  2. For cost reimbursement on the purchase of SPT/STE, the Contractor must provide a listing with SPT/STE numbers, descriptions, quantity, cost, and original equipment manufacturer to the Procurement Authority.
  3. The Contractor must identify each item of SPT/STE as Canada's property by affixing a plate, or by etching or by stamping. The plate or marking must include reference to Public Works and Government Services Canada file number and contract number and a number to identify the individual item of SPT/STE.
  4. Ownership of the SPT/STE and any replacement belongs to Canada.
  5. The Contractor must take reasonable and proper care of the SPT/STE while it is in its possession and must maintain and replace the SPT/STE during the period of the Contract at its expense so that, at the end of the Contract, the Contractor must possess a complete set of the SPT/STE in a usable condition.
  6. The Contractor must provide written notice to the ________ (insert "Technical" or "Procurement") Authority at least sixty (60) calendar days before the date when the SPT/STE will no longer be required for use in the performance of the Contract. The Contractor must act as custodian of the SPT/STE at no direct cost to Canada. Disposal or redistribution instructions will be provided by Canada when the notice is received or at the end of the Contract. Preparation for the transport of dangerous goods, packaging, and crating charges for redistribution of SPT/STE must be in accordance with the instructions provided by the Contracting Authority.
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