Common use of Quantity and Duration Clause in Contracts

Quantity and Duration. A. The quantity applicable to each Order and its duration are specified on the face of the Order. The quantity specified may be for up to one hundred percent (100%) of Purchaser’s requirements for the Goods. For all Blanket Orders and requirements contract Orders, Purchaser shall issue a Release (see Section 3.L) to specify the quantities needed, delivery locations, and dates. Seller acknowledges and agrees that, notwithstanding anything in any Order to the contrary, Seller is obligated to provide Goods to Purchaser in at least the quantity and for at least the period specified in any Release. A Release will specify a firm quantity of Goods and/or a firm quantity of raw materials/components that Purchaser will be responsible for in the event of termination (see Section 17.B). Releases may include Volume and Duration Projections (see Section 5), but Releases are only binding upon Purchaser for, and Purchaser will have no obligation or liability beyond, the quantity specified as firm in the Release. Seller acknowledges and agrees to accept the risk associated with the lead times of the various components if they are beyond the firm Release amounts provided by Purchaser. B. Unless the Order specifically provides that Seller shall produce one hundred percent (100%) of Purchaser’s requirements for the Goods, Purchaser shall have the right to obtain a portion of such Goods from another third party source or from Purchaser’s internal sources.