The J PL Lo w-Cost Silicon Solar Array Project is ,ponsored by the Depa rtment of Energy (DOE ) and fo rms part of the Solar Photovoltaic Conversion Program to initiate a major effo rt toward the development of low-cost sola r a rrays. The work w as prepared by the Jct Propulsion Laboratory , California Institute of Techno logy, for the Department of Energy by agreement with the National Aeronau ti cs and Space Adminisrration .

This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by th e United States Government. Neit her the United States nor the United States De partment of Energy, nor any of their em ployees, nor any of their cont ra ctors , subcontractors, or their employees, makes any warranty , express or implied, or assumes any legal liability o r re,ponsibili ty for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of an y informatio n , apparatus, product or process disclosed , or re prescnrs that its use would not infringe privately owned rights .

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LOW-COST SILICON SOLAR ARRAY PROJECT

INTERFACE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR BLOCK III SOLAR CELL MODULES

IN FIELD TEST AND APPLICATIONS

December 2, 1977

21;i~· ~ Operations Manager

Concurrence:

d:/1~ R. G. Ferrie:~ Project Manager

JET PROPULSION LABORATORY

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA

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CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION------------------------------------------------- 1-1

A. SCOPE-------------------------------------------------- 1-1

B. BACKGROUND--------------------------------------------- 1-1

II. MODULE DESIGN CRITERIA--------------------------------------- 2-1

III. INSPECTION AND TESTING--------------------------------------- 3-1

A. INSPECTION CRITERIA------------------------------------ 3-1

B. MODULE VISUAL MAPPING---------------------------------- 3-1

C. QUALIFICATION TESTS AT JPL ----------------------------- 3-1

IV. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS----------------------------------------- 4-1

V. SHIPPING AND RECEIVING PROCEDURES---------------------------- 5-1

A. PROPERTY ACCOUNTABILITY-------------------------------- 5-1

1. Module Receiving--------------------------------------- 5-1

2. Accountability of Government Property------------------ 5-1

B. RECEIVING INSPECTION DISCREPANCIES--------------------- 5-1

1. Workmanship-------------------------------------------- 5-3

2. Rejectable Modules------------------------------------- 5-3

3. Shipping Damage---------------------------------------- 5-3

VI. MODULE SERVICEABILITY 6-1

A. PROBLEM/FAILURE REPORTING AND ANALYSIS----------------- 6-1

B. WARRANTY PROVISIONS------------------------------------ 6-1

C. OTHER SERVICE-RELATED DEFICIENCIES--------------------- 6-2

VII. MODULE ALLOCATION AND DELIVERY SCHEDULES--------------------- 7-1

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VIII. LSSA PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND USER CONTACTS------------------ 8-1

A. OPERATIONS MANAGER------------------------------------- 8-1

B. LARGE SCALE PRODUCTION MANAGER------------------------- 8-1

C. QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER------------------------------ 8-1

D. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT ENGINEER--------------------- 8-1

E. PERFORMANCE ANALYST------------------------------------ 8-2

F. MODULE CONTROLLER-------------------------------------- 8-2

G. MODULE DESIGN ENGINEER--------------------------------- 8-2

APPENDIX

A. GENERAL PROVISIONS (PURCHASE ORDER)-------------------- A-1

Tables

2-1. Module Performance in Nominal Terrestrial Environment-------------------------------------------- 2-2

2-2. Manufacturer's Drawings-------------------------------- 2-2

Figure

5-1. Requisition and Invoice/Shipping Document DD1149 ------- 5-2

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DISTRIBUTION

K. Anhalt 72-112 J. Arnett 157-507 R. Baisley (61) 157-110 w. Bishop 72-112 w. Caldwell 248-101 w. Callaghan 169-422 L. Dumas (5) 157-102 R. Embry 200-119 R. Forney 169-422 J. Goldsmith 169-422 R. Greenwood 157-102 J. Griffith 150 E. Headrick 248-101 P. Jaffe 79-6 I. Malleck 169-422 R. McDonald 169-422 L.D. Runkle 157-102 R. Ross 157-102 J. Sheldon 200-119 M. Smokler 157-102 s. Sollock 158-205 H. Wheelock 200-119 P. Wilbur 190-247

LSSA Data Center (10) 169-422

A. SCOPE

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SECTION I

INTRODUCTION

This plan is intended to provide clarification for the user regarding responsibilities and interfaces of JPL and Block III module users. Questions regarding the interpretation or utilization of these guidelines should be referred to the LSSA Operations Manager or Project Office. The provisions herein apply to modules procured by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for the Department of Energy (DOE) during 1978 in the following quantities, here­after referred to as Block III.

ARCO Solar, Inc. Motorola, Inc. Sensor Technology, Inc. Solar Power, Inc. Solarex, Inc.

B. BACKGROUND

35 kW 50 kW 40 kW 40 kW 30 kW

The Block III modules are being procured by the Large-Scale Production Task of the Low-Cost Silicon Solar Array (LSSA) Project. The Block III pro­curement supports the project objective to increase manufacturing capacity and reduce the price of solar cell modules and to provide modules for test and application projects sponsored by the Department of Energy.

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SECTION II

MODULE DESIGN CRITERIA

The Block III modules have been designed to meet the performance and test requirements of JPL Specification 5-342-1, Rev. C, dated May 31, 1977.

The electrical performance of the modules is based on the Nominal Average Power (NAP) output when measured at a test voltage of 15.8 volts (or as specified) with a cell temperature of 60°C and an AMl solar insolation of 100 milliwatts per cm2. Under these conditions the modules must demonstrate a minimum of 6% net module efficiency. Modules will not be accepted for delivery to the user which produce less than 86% of nominal average power.

Performance prediction for operation of the modules at cell temperatures typical of the Nominal Terrestrial Environment defined by JPL Task Report 5101-31 are presented in Table 2-1. These data will be updated early in the Block III production cycle and documented in a user handbook.

For purposes of providing adequate electrical isolation of internal cir­cuitry when modules are series connected into larger systems, each module must exhibit a minimum of 100 megohms resistance to ground and withstand a 1500 volt DC hi-pot test. Additionally, each module having exposed metallic surfaces is provide<l with an external ground point which will be the user's responsibility to properly terminate to the system ground.

The mechanical interface required to support the modules is defined by the mounting pattern, mounting hole size and maximum envelope dimensions specified on JPL Drawing 10081265, Rev. C. The specific details of each manufacturers config­uration and mounting arrangement (e.g., number of modules/subarray) are provided by the manufacturer's interface control and top assembly drawings listed in Table 2-2. The user is responsible for providing suitable supporting structure capable of accepting loads generated by uniform environmental loads on the module of ±50 p.s.f. The mounting structure shall not subject the module to a condition of sustained twist from misalignment or changes in the flatness of the mounting surface in excess of ±0.25 inch per foot.

All modules from a given manufacturer will be physically and functionally interchangeable. Module identification is provided by a label, visible from the front of the module, which indicates the manufacturer's name, serial number, and interface control drawing number and revision letter. No design changes affecting module envelope or mounting interface dimensions will be made without concurrence of affected users.

Dual redundant output terminations have been provided on each design. Suit­able mating termination hardware shall be supplied by the user. Choice of materi­als and plating finishes on lugs or termination devices selected by the user shall he compatible with those indicated by the manufacturer's interface drawing. Torque requirements for fasteners shall comply with vendor's rcconunendations, or equiva­lent conunercial practice. Additional moisture-proofing materials (e.g., sealants, coatings) may be appli~d to the output terminals at the tiser's option.

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* Table 2-1. Module Performance in Nominal Terrestrial Environment (NTE)

Power NOCT** Manufacturer

@ 60°C (OC) (watts) @ NTE

ARCO Solar 18.0 43°

Motorola*** 21.0 45°

Sensor Tech.**** 9.5 43°

Solar Power 28.6 46°

Solarex 18.6 47°

*Nominal Terrestrial Environment (NTE)

Insolation = 80 mW/cm2 Air Temperature= 20°C Wind Speed~ 1 m/sec

**NOCT = Nominal Operating Cell-Temperature ***at 4.5V

****at 16.SV

Power

@ NOCT (watts)

20.0

23.1

10.5

30.9

19.8

Table 2-2. Manufacturer's Drawings

Drawing Designation Manufacturer

%'1P per °C

.65

.65

.59

.57

.50

Interface Top Assembly

ARCO Solar 10699 10703

Motorola P-0170-77-0 Same

Sensor Tech. 20-10-1646 10-10-1858

Solar Power E-10008 Same

Solarex A-0221 A-0262

NOTE: Revision status for production approved configuration may be obtained from the Module Design Engineer.

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A. INSPECTION CRITERIA

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SECTION III

INSPECTION AND TESTING

Block III modules will be inspected by JPL source inspectors using the criteria contained in the manufacturer's inspection system plan. These plans contain rejection criteria consistent with the provisions of JPL Document 5101-21A, entitled "Rejection Criteria for JPL LSSA Modules," as applicable to the specific features of the individual manufacturer's modules.

Users will be provided with copies of the parts of these plans which contain rejection criteria. Users are not expected to impose quality standards beyond those given in these plans. If as a result of module inspections a user finds errors or deficiencies in these plans, the problem should be reported to the Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Assurance Engineer, or Applications Represen­tative.

B. NODULE VISUAL MAPPING

In addition to normal inspection of each module to assure compliance with the above criteria, JPL source inspectors will note and record the condition of the module at the time of acceptance to provide users with a basis for detecting and evaluating changes which occur in service. Such data will be recorded on a module diagram ("road map") showing overall layout, with the location and descrip­tion of any unusual features or defects sketched in. In addition, each contractor will be directed to record the module weight to the nearest gram and take a color photograph (35 mm transparency) of the module, properly identified and color corrected. The photographs and module diagrams will be forwarded directly to the users for their file, unless other arrangements have been made (e.g., shipment to subcontractor).

C. QUALIFICATION TESTS AT JPL

Qualification tests consisting of thermal cycling, humidity, structural loading, electrical isolation and grounding in addition to electrical performance tests will be conducted on representative modules at JPL. Such tests will be performed on randomly selected modules from each manufacturer at periodic inter­vals. The tests will be performed in accordance with JPL Document 5-342-1, C, entitled "Silicon Solar Cell Module Performance and Environmental Test Requirements."

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SECTION IV

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following documents will be in effect throughout the Block III procurement and deployment:

*

5-342-lC

5101-21A

5101-26

5101-31

QC-001

Silicon Solar Cell Performance and Environmental Test Requirements, May 31, 1977

Rejection Criteria for JPL LSSA Modules, August 22, 1977

Problem/Failure Reporting Procedure, May 5, 1977

Thermal Performance Testing and Analysis of Photovoltaic Modules in Natural Sunlight, July 29, 1977

* Quality Control Inspection Plan

Manufacturer generated documents.

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SECTION V

SHIPPING AND RECEIVING PROCEDURES

A. PROPERTY ACCOUNTABILITY

Modules will occasionally be shipped from JPL to the user, but more generally will go directly from the manufacturer to the user. When mod-ules are shipped from JPL to the user, a form DD1149, which transfers accountability to the user, will be enclosed (see Figure 5-1). When modules are shipped from the manufacturer to the user, a packing slip or invoice copy identifying the contents of the shipment will be enclosed.

1. Module Receiving

When the modules are received by the user, the following should be confirmed: (1) quantity, (2) identification numbers, (3) I-V curves for each confirmed module, and (4) any other material listed on the enclosed packing slip. When the user has confirmed that the shipment is as listed on the packing slip, the user's mark or stamp and signature showing acceptance and approval are affixed to the original packing slip (or invoice) and the separate module listing enclosed (if any). The packing slip or invoices are then mailed to:

Module Controller (FTS 792-7735) Jet Propulsion Laboratory 4800 Oak Grove Drive Pasadena, CA 91103

To permit timely payment to the manufacturer, this confirmation of receipt should be transmitted to JPL within ten working days of module delivery.

2. Accountability of Government Property

As a condition of the receipt and acceptance of shipments of these government-furnished modules, the Department of Energy expects each user to be accountable for the modules and maintain traceability within the property account­ability structure of the user organization. These records should include reports of any loss, damage, or destruction of modules.

B. RECEIVING INSPECTION DISCREPANCIES

Users are encouraged to inspect incoming modules for shipping damage and defects affecting safety. If conditions are noted which, in the judgement of the user, require corrective action, the following procedures should be followed:

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1. Workmanship

For those cases where the modules show evidence of questionable workmanship or other objectionable features, but are still accept­able within the provisions of the inspection system plan, notify the LSSA Applications Representative, preferably in writing.

2. Rejectable Modules

Written notification to the LSSA Applications Representative should be made within one month of receipt of any modules containing defects which are unacceptable according to the inspection system plan. Such modules may, at the option of the user, be placed in field service. Modules which are of questionable serviceability should be set aside, pending action by JPL. JPL may, at its option, have such modules imme­diately returned for repair or replacement or institute material review action (MRA). In the latter case, JPL Quality Assurance will survey the questionable modules to confirm the condition, and a joint JPL/user review group will determine the appropriate disposition of the module(s). The JPL members will include one representative from the Quality Assur­ance Group and one from the Engineering or Operations Areas. The user representatives will be as designated by the user. Reviews will nor­mally be conducted by telecon, but reviews at the user's facility will be convened if necessary. If unresolved issues result from such reviews, the LSSA Operations Manager and the user counterpart should be notified for resolution at that level; further appeals should be to the respec­tive project offices. In no case should the user contact the manu­facturer directly for corrective action.

3. Shipping Damage

Generally, Block III manufacturers will ship modules directly from their plant to the user. If the modules are received with damage from shipping, the Applications Representative should be contacted so that the manufacturer can reach a settlement with the carrier. If a question exists with respect to whether the damage occurred as a result of shipping, the LSSA Applications Representative should be contacted for action.

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SECTION VI

MODULE SERVICEABILITY

A. PROBLEM/FAILURE REPORTING AND ANALYSIS

A Problem/Failure Report (P/FR) shall be initiated for any observed problem/failure which actually or potentially affects the serviceability of a module, when such condition is the result of test or field service. Anyone may originate a P/FR; normally an inspector or engineer from the user organization responsible for the module operation will initiate the P/FR. The form shall be sent to JPL for disposition together with the module and visual mapping documents (Section IIIB), if requested. If the module is sent to JPL, it should be sent to the Module Con­troller with the proper user organization shipper for accountability purposes. JPL will analyze the failure and report its findings to the user and the module manufacturer as the analysis is completed, with a monthly summary follow-up.

The details of the procedure for originating and processing P/FRs is described in JPL Document 5101-26, entitled "Solar Cell Module Problem/Failure Reporting Procedure," February 18, 1977.

NOTE

Except as noted below, failed modules will not normally be replaced. Each test and application project is responsible for spares.

B. WARRANTY PROVISIONS

Block III modules are warranted for one year after delivery. A typical warranty for this procurement is:

The Contractor warrants that the solar modules delivered under this Purchase Order will conform to the requirements set forth in JPL Specifications 5-342-1 Rev. C and will not degrade below Pmin or below 95% of the original, as delivered value, whichever is lower, for a period of one (1) year from the time of delivery at JPL. Such degrada­tion shall be measured by the same procedure, equipment, and reference cell as was originally used to measure the power of the module(s). The Contractor will repair or replace with an equivalent design or module(s) and will pay all costs of shipping and handling to and from JPL any module(s) which fail to meet the conditions specified herein and in ARTICLE GP-5, WARRANTY (Appendix 1). This warranty shall not apply to modules which the Contractor and the Institute (JPL) determine to have been subjected to gross mishandling, negligent acts or omissions, acts of

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God, lightning, hail, wind loadings in excess of the tolerances expressed in JPL specification 5-342-1, Rev. C, and vandalism. Nor shall the warranty cover cosmetic degradation.

In no eve11t shall the Contractor be liable for incidental or consequential damages. This warranty, including ARTICLE GP-5, WARRANTY, extends to the users of the Contractor's silicon solar cell modules and is in lieu of all other warranties whether express, implied or statutory, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose other than that purpose set forth in the aforementioned specification 5-342-lC.

Users are cautioned that field repairs or other physical alter­ations may invalidate this warranty. Users may, at their own risk, effect field repairs provided the Problem/Failure Reporting Procedure (5101-26) is followed.

Field failures should be reported through the P/FR procedure out­lined above. Except for the small quantity of modules subjected to JPL failure analysis, JPL will initiate action to have the manufacturer repair or replace modules for which the warranty is in force.

C. OTHER SERVICE-RELATED DEFICIENCIES

In addition to the classes of problems covered above, certain deficiencies of design and workmanship may become apparent during module handling, installation, test, servicing or utilization. That is, latent defects may become apparent or normally operating modules which meet all of the design, test and quality control specifications may still have features which render them unsuitable in service (e.g., difficult to install or maintain, easily damaged, aesthetically unpleas­ant, etc.). Users are encouraged to report such deficiencies to JPL via the P/FR system or in any other form which they find convenient in order to promote early improvement of both current and future module production.

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SECTION VII

MODULE ALLOCATION AND DELIVERY SCHEDULES

The allocation of modules from this procurement is the prerogative of the Division of Solar Energy, Department of Energy. Utilizing the guidelines established by DOE, JPL in consultation with users will recommend to DOE the allocation of specific manufacturer's modules to the approved applications projects.

The schedules for delivery of modules to the user facility or installation site will be a result of negotiation and mutual agreement between the user and JPL project offices. During the module delivery period, JPL will periodically provide an updated delivery status and forecast to the user.

In general, all of a manufacturer's module output during a particular phase of production will be assigned to a specific applica­tion. The schedule risk to the user is then the ability of a given manufacturer to meet promised delivery dates.

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SECTION VIII

LSSA PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND USER CONTACTS

The user organization will generally interface with the JPL Applications Representative on module-related matters. Questions or problems concerning schedules, delivery, module damage, performance, shipping problems, material review action, etc., will be coordinated by the Applications Representative who reports to the JPL LSSA Opera­tions Manager. The Applications Representative also will coordinate LSSA data requirements with the user organizations.

It is recognized that an exchange of technical information between the user organization and individuals within the LSSA project are required periodically. Therefore, descriptions of responsibilities of various LSSA positions, in addition to the Applications Representa­tive, are outlined below.

A. OPERATIONS MANAGER

The Operations Manager has, under the LSSA Project Manager, the responsibility for large-scale module procurements, module schedules and delivery to applications projects, problem/failure reporting and analysis, environmental and field testing, and module control.

B. LARGE SCALE PRODUCTION MANAGER

The Large Scale Production Manager directs and coordinates procurement of modules from all the module manufacturers, and insures delivery.of specified quantities to the applications projects. He reports to the Operations Manager.

C. QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible to the Project Manager for project Quality Assurance organization for the LSSA Project. The Q.A. Project Engineer and inspectors report to the Q.A. Manager.

D. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT ENGINEER

The Quality Assurance Project Engineer is responsible for coorrlin­ation and resolution of inspection problems relating to modules at the manufacturer's facility. The Q.A. Project Engineer is also responsible for supervision of all inspectors at the manufacturer's facility and JPL receiving and testing facilities as well as development of inspection manuals and procedures.

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The Q.A. Project Engineer is responsible to the LSSA Quality Assurance Manager.

E. PERFORMANCE ANALYST

The Performance Analyst conducts preliminary problem/failure analysis on modules and coordinates failure analysis efforts of technical specialists, leading to recommendations for corrective action. The Analyst also correlates and compiles results in appropriate project documentation. The Performance Analyst reports to the Operations Manager.

F. MODULE CONTROLLER

The Module Controller is responsible for LSSA module accountability and maintains records on location and status of all modules purchased by the Project. The Module Controller reports to the Operations Manager.

G. MODULE DESIGN ENGINEER

The Module Design Engineer reports to the LSSA Engineering Manager and is responsible for establishment of the module performance and environmental test requirements including responsibility for JPL Specification 5-342-1 and JPL Interface Drawing 10081265. The Design Engineer is also responsible for assuring that module designs comply with the electrical, thermal and mechanical interface requirements of the Program's Test and Application Projects, and coordinates review and approval of manufacturer's design drawings and revisions.

The Design Engineer provides the interface between the JPL environ­mental assessment and advanced array requirements development activities and requirements generation activities for future module buys of the Large Scale Production Task.

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APPENDIX A

GENERAL PROVISIONS

(PURCHASE ORDER)

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CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

JET PROPULSION LABORATORY

GENERAL PROVISIONS

(Purchase Order)

INDEX OF ARTICLES

(; ··- l. Definition" GP- 2. Packing Costs GP- 3. Variation in Quantity GP- 4. Paymcn:, GP- 5. Warranty GP- 6. Jn~pection GP- 7. Insurance and Indemnification GP· H. "lcm1inution for Convenience (;p. . . . . 1111ination for Default GP-10. Notice to JPL of Labor Disputes GP-1 l. r:,amination of Recorcis by Comptroller General GP-12. Buy American Act Gl'-13. R, ··~otiation GP-14. Contract Work Hours and Safety Stand:,rds Act - Overtime

Compensation GP-15. Convict 1 abur

ARTICLE GP·I. DEFINITIONS

As used throughout this Order, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

(a) The term "Contracting Officer'.' refers to the Contracting Officer for the Prime ContracL

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this Order, the term "sub­contracts" includes purchase orders under this Order.

(c) The tenns "Institute" or "JPL" refer to the California Institute of Technology.

(d) The term "NASA" refers to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

ARTICLE GP-2. PACKING COSTS

Unless otherwise provided in this Order, the price stated includes the cost of packing and packaging for shipment.

ARTICLE GP-3. VARIATION IN QUANTITY

No variation in the quantity of any item called for by this Order will be accepted unless such variation has been caused by conditions of loading, shipping, or packing, or allowances in manufacturing processes, and then only to the extent, if any, specified in this Order.

JPL Prov. 62-202 (4-73)

GP-16. Priorities, Alloi:ations, and Allotments GP-17. Notification of Authorization and Consent GP-18. Taxes GP- I 9. Soviet-Controlhid Areas GP-20. Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Cop)•right

Infringement GP-21. Government-Furnished Property GP-22. Changes GP-23. Extras GP-24. Data Rights GP-25. Sei:urity Requirements GP-26. Filing of Patent Applications C.P-27. Stop Work Order GP-28. Subcontracts GP-29. Stabilization of Prices, Rents, Wages, and Salaries GP-30. Pricing of Adjustments

ARTICLE GP-4. PAYMENTS

Invoices shall be submitted in triplicate unless otherwise specified, and shall contain the following information as applicable: order number, item number, description of supplies or services, size, quantity, unit price, extended totals and any other infonnation which may be specified on the face of this Order. Any applicable state sales or use taxes or 1-'ed~ral excise taxes shall be shown separately on the invoice. Payments will be made within the net period specified in the box ''Tenns" on the face of the Order, measured from the date of receipt of the goods or services at the destination or the date of receipt of the invoice whichever is later. Discount time periods will be measured from the same date. Payment shall be deemed to have been made on the date the check is mailed. Payment for goods or services in accordance with this paragraph will not waive or otherwise affect the right of JPL to inspect such goods or services or to reject, or revoke acceptance of, nonconforming goods. Payment may be made for partial deliveries which are accepted by JPL when in the opinion of JPL the amount due the Contractor so warrants.

ARTICLE GP-5. WARRANTY Contractor wanants that all supplies furnished hereunder will be free

from defects in material and workmanship. conform to applicable specifications, drawings, samples, and descriptions, and if of Contractor's design, be free from design defects. The Contractor warrants that all supplies furnished hereunder will, if properly used, comply with au

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applicable standards and regulations issued pursuant to the Ocr..-upational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The Contractor also agrees that the articles delivered under this Order shall be covered by any other W'Jrranties a~ the Contractor customarily offers in connection with the sale of these articles on the commercial market. In the event that differing warranties covering these articles are customarily offered to other purchasers by the Contractor, it is agreed that such warranties shall apply to this Order as are available to the Contractor•s most favored purchaser. All such warranties shall extend to and include the United States Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Government .. ) as well as the Institute. All warranties mentioned in this paragraph shall survive and shall not be waived by inspection or acceptance of or pliyment for the items delivered hereunder.

ARTICLE GP-6. INSPECTION

JPL may reject and hold at the Contractor's expense. subject to the Contractor's disposal. all itl!ms not conforming to applicable specifica­tions, drawings, samples. or descriptions. Without limiting any other rights it may have, JPL at its option may require the Contractor (a) to repair or replace at the Contractor·s expense any item of supplies ordered which fails to meet the rl!quirements of applicable specifications. drawings, sample~. or descriptions; or (b) to refund the price of any such iti?m.

ARTICLE GP-7. INSURANCF AND INDEMNIFICATION

In thl..' l'Vcnt the ('on tractor. it, cm1,loyccs, ai-'Cnts. suhcontr~1rtors. or lower-tier subi:ontr:.11:tors enter premises occu1>h:d by or under the control of the Institute in the 1,erformancc of this Order, the Contractor agrees that it will be responsible to the Government and the Institute for. and indemnify and hold harmless the Government and the Institute, its trustees, officers and employees, from any loss. cost, damage, expense, or liability by reason or property damage or personal injury of what11oever kind or character arising out of. as a result of, or in connection with such performance occasioned by the negligence or other fault, by act or omission, of the Contral'lor, ih employees, agents, subcontractors, or lower-tier subcontractors; and the Contractor agree!! that it and its subcontractors and lower-tier subc,.mtractors will maintain public liability and property damage insurance in reasonabll! limits covering the obligations set forth above. and will maintain workmen·s compensation insurance covering all employees performing this Order on premises occupied by or under the control of the Institute.

ARTIC'LL (;J>.fl. TI-.RMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE

The Institute. by written notice, mar terrninatl· thi, Order, Ill whole or in part, when it j\ in the best interest of the lnstitule or the Government. If thi!'> Order is for supplies and is so tenninatcd, the Contral'lor shall be compen'i:lted in :1n.:ordan,·c with NASA Prol·urcmenl Regulation Part 8. in cffc,·t on lhl• date of this Order. To lhl' c~lent that this Order is for ,ervicc, and is so tl·rminatcd. the Institute shall be liable onl)' for payment in alTnrdancc with the payment provisions of this Order for services rendered prior to cffectiw dall• of termination.

ARTIC'LI-. GP-9. TERMINATION FOR DH AULT

The ln~titulc. by written notkc. may terminate this Order. in whole or in part. for failllfl' of lhe Contrador lo perform any of the provisions ol" thb Ordl..'r. In sud1 event, the Contractor shall be liable for damages. including the exce-.s cost of rcprornring similar supplies or service!'>: provided that, if (a) it 1s determined for any reason that the Contractor was not in defaull or (b) the Contractor's failure to perform was without its and. if a subi:ontractor is involved. it, subcontractor\ control. fault or negligenl·e. till' tennination shall be dl..'emed to be a tennin:1tion for convenience under Article GP-8 above.

ARTICLE GP-10. NOTICE TO JPL OF LABOR DISPUTES

(a) Whenever the Contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential labor dispute is delaying or threatens to delay the timely perfonnance of this Order. the Contr:ictor shall immediately give notice thereof. includinl,! all relevant infonnation with respect thereto, to JPl..

(b) The Contractor agri?cs to insert the substance of this Article, including this paragrnph (b) in any subcontract hereunder as to which labor dispute may delay the timely performance of this Order; except that each such subcontract shall provide that in the event its timely performance h del:iyed or threaten..:·! by delay by any actual or potential labor dispute. tl11.." subcontractor shall immediately notify his next higher-tier subcontractor. or the Contractor, as the case may be, of all relevant information with respect to such dispute.

ARTICLE GP-11. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS BY COMPTROLLER GENERAL

(a) Thh Article h applicable unless the amount of this Contract is $2,500 or less, or is for public utility services at rates established for uniform applicability to the general public.

(b) The Contractor agrees that the Comptroller General of the United States or any of his duly authorized representatives shall, until the expiration of three years after final payment under this Order or such les.~r time specified in Appendix M of thl..' NASA Procu:ement Regulation, have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books. documents, papen,, and rl!cords of the Contractor invol\·inl! tra11,;i.;t11111s rcl:1ted to thi~ Order.

tc, Th,• pniods ol' :llxl..'ss and c,amination dc,;cribed in (b) above for records whid1 relate to (i) a1,pcah under the "Disputes,. Article of the Government prime contract, (u) litigation or the settlement of claims arising out of the performance of this Order. or (iii) costs and expenses of this Order a-. lo which exception has been taken by the Comptroller General or any of his duly authorit.l·d rcprcsl•ntatives, shall continue until such a1,peal,. litigation, claims or e,ccptions have been disposed of.

ARTICLE GP-12. BUY AMERICAN ACT

(a) In acquiring end products, the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. lOa-d) provides that the United Stall!s Government give prefer­ence to domestic source end producls. For the purpose of this Article

(I) "n1111p1111cnts" means thoo;c artick·~. materials, and supplies whid1 .ire dircdly inrorporalcd in lhe end products;

(2) ."end produds" means those articles. materials. and supplies wh1d1 an· tn be acquired under this Order for public u!le; and

(3) a "domestic source end product" means

(A) an unmanufactured end product which has been mined or protlucl..'d in thl' United States and

CB) an end product manufactured in the United States. if the cost of till' componl..'11ts thereof which arc mined, produced, or m:mufadurcd in the United Stale~ or Canada exceeds 50 percent of the cost of all its components. 1:or the purpo!ll! of this (a) (3) Iii). components of foreign origin of the same type or kind as th,• products referred to in (b) (2) or (3) of this Article shall be treated as components mined. produced, or manufactured in the Uniled States.

(h) Till' Contrartor al!rCl'' th;1I thcrl..' will be delivered under this Ord1:r only dorncstil· ~otm:e \'lld products. C\cept end produds

( I) which an• for use outside the United Stall·~:

12) whid1 thl..' (iovcrnmcnt dctcrminl's arc not mined, produced, nr manufactured in the United States in suffident and reasonably availahl ... • commercial quantities and of a satisfactory qualitr:

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