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DOCUMENT NOTICE — WORK INSTRUCTIONS WI 8.4-1 (REVISION 4)

This webpage provides an operational summary and quick-reference overview of the officialSigmatech, Inc. Purchase Order Standard Terms and Conditions (Control Number: WI 8.4-1, Revision: 4, Effective Date: August 8, 2025)administered under our DCMA-Approved Purchasing System.

All suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors receiving, acknowledging, or performing on any Sigmatech Purchase Order are legally and contractually subject to the complete 14-page agreement and all incorporated Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) flowdowns.Suppliers must download and review the official PDF document for full contractual terms.

1. Definitions & Scope of Order (WI 8.4-1 § 1)

The following terms as used throughout every Sigmatech Purchase Order have the defined meanings below:

  • “Buyer”: Sigmatech, Inc., acting through its Authorized Procurement Representative.
  • “Seller”: The individual, corporation, or association contracting to furnish the goods or services described in the Order.
  • “Order”: The instrument of contracting (Purchase Order), including these Terms and Conditions, all referenced documents, exhibits, and attachments.
  • “Items”: Supplies, products, and/or services ordered by Buyer from Supplier pursuant to a Purchase Order.

2. Precedence & Binding Agreement (WI 8.4-1 § 2 & § 35)

This Order is subject to these Terms and Conditions and, by acknowledgment of this Order, Seller shall have agreed to and accepted said terms. Upon acceptance, this Order is the complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement between Seller and Buyer. No change shall be binding on Buyer unless agreed to in writing by Buyer’s Authorized Procurement Representative.

Verbatim PO Clause — Precedence of Terms
“The terms of this order and Sigmatech's terms and conditions are what govern this order. In the event, however, of any claimed conflict between the terms and conditions of this order and any other purported terms and conditions that the seller claims are applicable to this order, the terms and conditions of this order shall apply. This shall apply even in the event where work is performed, but the order is not signed.”

3. Acknowledgment, Acceptance & Certifications (WI 8.4-1 § 3)

This Order becomes a binding contract when accepted by written acknowledgment of the Seller. Acknowledgment shall be returned to Buyer within ten (10) calendar days from date of receipt (or within three (3) business days when designated on the face of the PO).

Verbatim PO Clause — FAR 52.209-6 Debarment Certification
“By Acknowledging this order, supplier certifies that the supplier, or its principals, is not debarred, suspended or proposed for debarment or declared ineligible for award by any Federal agency in accordance with FAR 52.209-6.”
Verbatim PO Clause — FAR 52.203-11 & 52.203-12 Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification
“By signing this order, supplier certifies that no Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress on its behalf in connection with awarding the contract or this PO and in accordance with FAR 52.203-11 and 52.203-12 and 31 U.S.C.1352, the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment. If rejected, the supplier must provide the reasons for the rejection in writing or electronic format.”

Threshold-Triggered Certifications:

  • Orders ≥ $35,000: Seller certifies it is not debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment by any U.S. Government Agency.
  • Orders ≥ $125,000 with DPAS Rating: Certified for national defense, emergency preparedness, and energy program use; Seller must adhere to all DPAS regulations (15 CFR 700).
  • Orders ≥ $150,000: Seller certifies no Federal appropriated funds have been paid to influence award (FAR 52.203-11 / 52.203-12).

4. Changes & Pricing (WI 8.4-1 § 4, § 5, § 6, § 7)

Buyer may from time to time make changes in drawings, designs, specifications, quantity, services, and method of shipment by written revision. If any change causes an increase or decrease in price or delivery, revised price or delivery will be settled by mutual agreement. Changes are not binding unless confirmed in writing by an authorized member of Buyer’s Purchasing Department.

The price of goods or services includes all applicable federal, state, and local taxes, duties, and fees, unless otherwise provided. For U.S. Government contracts, Seller shall submit cost or pricing data and certify accuracy in compliance with FAR 15.403.

5. Export Control, ITAR & EAR Compliance (WI 8.4-1 § 9)

Verbatim PO Clause — Export Control Compliance
“To the extent supplier will make any export under this order, by signing this order, supplier acknowledges and agrees that it will comply with all applicable U.S. export control laws. Without limiting the foregoing, Supplier shall be responsible for confirming the U.S. export jurisdiction and classification of all items to be exported under this order. Supplier shall be responsible for determining whether any export license is required, and for obtaining any required export license. Supplier shall also be responsible for making all required filings to regulatory authorities in connection with all exports under this order, including any required Electronic Export Information (EEI) filing.”

6. Schedule, Delay, Packing & Shipping (WI 8.4-1 § 10, § 11, § 12)

Deliveries are to be made both in quantities and at times specified. Buyer reserves the right to cancel and purchase elsewhere if deliveries are not made as specified.

Unless otherwise provided on the face of the Order, all goods are sold FOB Destination. Risk of loss remains with Seller until goods are received at the designated destination point. All items must be packaged to ensure safe arrival in accordance with commercial standards and military specifications where specified.

7. Invoices & Tax Exemption Certificates (WI 8.4-1 § 13, § 14)

Invoices shall be rendered in duplicate immediately upon shipment. Separate invoices must be issued for each Order, identifying the Order number, line items, part numbers, and tracking information.

Alabama Sales/Use Tax Exemption
EXM-R009339370
Sigmatech, Inc. Huntsville Headquarters
Colorado Sales/Use Tax Exemption
89016007-0002
Sigmatech, Inc. Colorado Space Operations

Payment terms are Net 30 days from receipt of correct invoice and conforming items, unless otherwise specified on the PO face.

8. Quality, Inspection & Warranties (WI 8.4-1 § 20, § 21, § 22)

Inspection and acceptance of all items will be at destination within a reasonable time of delivery. If items fail in any respect to conform, Buyer may reject them or require correction at Seller’s cost.

Seller warrants that all items delivered will be new, authentic, free from defects in material and workmanship, conform to specifications, and suitable for their intended purpose. Seller warrants that pricing charged is no higher than current rates to any other customer for the same quality and quantity (“Most Favored Customer”).

9. Termination, Default & Disputes (WI 8.4-1 § 24, § 25, § 33)

Buyer may terminate this Order in whole or in part for default if Seller fails to make delivery within the time specified or fails to perform any other provision. Buyer may terminate for convenience in accordance with FAR 52.249-2 upon written notice.

Any dispute not settled by mutual agreement shall be resolved pursuant to the Disputes clause (FAR 52.233-1) and applicable federal government contracts law or the laws of the State of Alabama.

10. Mandatory FAR & DFARS Flowdowns (WI 8.4-1 § 38)

When this Order is placed under a U.S. Government Prime Contract, the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) clauses are incorporated by reference as specified in Work Instruction WI 8.4-1:

a. Clauses Incorporated in ALL Orders

FAR ClauseTitle
52.203-15Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
52.204-21Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems
52.204-23Prohibition on Hardware, Software, and Services Developed by Kaspersky Lab
52.204-25Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services
52.219-8Utilization of Small Business Concerns
52.222-21Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
52.222-26Equal Opportunity
52.222-50Combating Trafficking in Persons
52.223-18Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
52.225-1Buy American Act — Supplies
52.225-13Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
52.244-6Subcontracts for Commercial Items

b. Threshold-Specific FAR Clauses

ThresholdClause RefClause Title
> $10,00052.222-3Convict Labor
> $15,00052.222-20 / 36Contracts for Materials & Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities
> $25,00052.225-3 / 4Buy American Act — Free Trade Agreements — Israeli Trade Act
> $30,00052.204-10Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards
> $35,00052.209-6Protecting Government Interest When Subcontracting with Debarred Contractors
> $75,00052.211-15Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements (DPAS)
> $150,00052.203-7 / 11 / 12Anti-Kickback, Byrd Anti-Lobbying & Payment Limitation Certifications
> $150,00052.222-35 / 37 / 54Equal Opportunity for Veterans, VETS Reports & E-Verify
> $700,00052.219-9Small Business Subcontracting Plan
> $750,00052.215-20 / 21Cost or Pricing Data & Modifications
> $2,000,00052.215-12 / 13Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data
> $5,500,00052.203-14Display of Hotline Poster(s)

c. Mandatory Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Clauses

DFARS ClauseTitle & Scope
252.203-7001 / 02Prohibition on Persons Convicted of Fraud & Whistleblower Rights
252.204-7012Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (NIST SP 800-171 / CMMC Level 2)
252.204-7019 / 20Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements & Supplier Assessment
252.211-7003Item Unique Identification and Valuation (IUID)
252.225-7001 / 09Buy American and Balance of Payments Program & Restriction on Specialty Metals
252.225-7048Export-Controlled Items
252.246-7007Contractor Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection and Avoidance System

11. Procurement Contacts & Official Document Download

For questions regarding purchase order acknowledgments, invoice submissions, compliance certificates, or DCMA Purchasing System inquiries, please contact:

Procurement POC:Carolyn Nix, Purchasing Agent • carolyn.nix@sigmatech.com
Headquarters:Sigmatech, Inc., 631 Discovery Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
Phone & Fax:(256) 382-1188 • Fax: (256) 382-1189
System Credentials:DCMA Approved Purchasing System • CAGE: 15U80 • DUNS: 809424874