Common use of SUSPECT Clause in Contracts

SUSPECT. COUNTERFEIT PARTS (FEB 2011) (a) “Suspect/counterfeit parts” are parts that may be of new manufacture, but labeled to represent a different class of parts, or used and/or refurbished parts, complete with false labeling, that are represented as new parts. These parts could include any item where a marking indi- ▇▇▇▇▇ a higher value item. Three of the most common categories of suspect/counterfeit parts are: (1) Hardened fasteners, including bolts and nuts, made of carbon steel or stainless steel.; (2) Piping valves and flanges bearing labels that falsely indicate that the items meet nationally recog- nized consensus standards, such as ASME, ANSI or ASTM; and (3) Used or refurbished molded-case electrical circuit breakers or similar type switch gear. (b) Supplies furnished to Princeton under this Agreement shall not include suspect/counterfeit parts nor shall such parts be used in performing any work under this Agree- ment whether on or off the PPPL site. (c) If suspect/counterfeit parts are furnished under this Agreement and are found on the PPPL site, such parts shall be impounded by Princeton or the Subcontractor shall remove them as directed by Princeton. The Sub- contractor shall promptly replace such parts with supplies acceptable to Princeton, and the Subcontractor shall be liable for all costs relating to impoundment, removal and replacement. (d) The rights of Princeton under this clause are in addi- tion to any other rights provided by law or under this Agreement.

SUSPECT. COUNTERFEIT PARTS (FEB 2011) (a) “Suspect/counterfeit parts” are parts that may be of new manufacture, but labeled to represent a different class of parts, or used and/or refurbished parts, complete with false labeling, that are represented as new parts. These parts could include any item where a marking indi- ▇▇▇▇▇ indicates a higher value item. Three of the most common categories of suspect/counterfeit parts are: (1) Hardened fasteners, including bolts and nuts, made of carbon steel or stainless steel.; (2) Piping valves and flanges bearing labels that falsely indicate that the items meet nationally recog- nized recognized consensus standards, such as ASME, ANSI or ASTM; and (3) Used or refurbished molded-case electrical circuit breakers or similar type switch gear. (b) Supplies furnished to Princeton under this Agreement shall not include suspect/counterfeit parts nor shall such parts be used in performing any work under this Agree- ment Agreement whether on or off the PPPL site. (c) If suspect/counterfeit parts are furnished under this Agreement and are found on the PPPL site, such parts shall be impounded by Princeton or the Subcontractor shall remove them as directed by Princeton. The Sub- contractor Subcontractor shall promptly replace such parts with supplies acceptable to Princeton, and the Subcontractor shall be liable for all costs relating to impoundment, removal and replacement. (d) The rights of Princeton under this clause are in addi- tion addition to any other rights provided by law or under this Agreement.