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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Delaware
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22-2816046
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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9920 Belward Campus Drive, Rockville, MD
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20850
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip code)
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Large accelerated filer
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Accelerated filer
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Non-accelerated filer
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Smaller reporting company
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10.1**
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Contract, effective as of February 24, 2011, between the Company and HHS/OS/ASPR/BARDA
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10.2**
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License Agreement, entered in February 25, 2011, effective as of December 9, 2010, between the Company and LG Life Sciences, Ltd.
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31.1*
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(e) of the Securities Exchange Act
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31.2*
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(e) of the Securities Exchange Act
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32.1*
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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32.2*
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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NOVAVAX, INC.
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Date: November 4, 2011
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By:
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/s/ Stanley C. Erck | ||
President and Chief Executive Officer
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and Director
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(Principal Executive Officer)
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Date: November 4, 2011
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By:
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/s/ Frederick W. Driscoll | ||
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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and Treasurer
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(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
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CLIN
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SUPPLIES/SERVICES
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QTY/UNIT
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EST. COST
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FIXED FEE
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TOTAL EST. CPFF
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0001
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Product Development Plan
(Milestone 1)
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1 Job
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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0002
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Clinical Development and
Regulatory Plan
(Milestone 2)
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1 Job
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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0003
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Manufacturing Facility Plan
(Milestone 3)
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1 Job
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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0004
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Feasibility Plan
(Milestone 4)
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1 Job
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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0005A
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Contractor Defined Milestones -
Recombinant Seasonal
Influenza Vaccine Milestones
(Milestone 5A)
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1 Job
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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0005B
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Contractor Defined Milestones –
Recombinant Pandemic
Influenza Vaccine Milestones
(Milestone 5B)
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1 Job
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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0006
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Draft Security Plan
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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0007
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Final Security Plan
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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0008
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Technical Progress Reports
(Including EVM) and Executive
Summary
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36 reports of each
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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0009
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Draft Final Report
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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0010
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Final Report
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1 Report
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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Optional
CLIN
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SUPPLIES/SERVICES
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QTY/UNIT
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EST. COST
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FIXED FEE
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TOTAL EST. CPFF
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0011A
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Additional Contractor
Defined Milestones -
Recombinant Seasonal
Influenza Vaccine
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1 Job
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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0011B
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Additional Contractor
Defined Milestones –
Recombinant Pandemic
Influenza Vaccine
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1 Job
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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0012
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Technical Progress Reports
(Including EVM) and
Executive Summary
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24 reports of each
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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0013
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Draft Final Report
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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0014
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Final Report
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1 Report
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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Optional
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SUPPLIES/
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CLIN
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SERVICES
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QTY/UNIT
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UNIT PRICE
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EST. COST
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FIXED FEE
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TOTAL EST. CPFF
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0015
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The Contractor shall
manufacture bulk
Recombinant
Influenza Vaccine
candidate*
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150,000/15 mcg dose equivalents (Bulk)**
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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a)
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Acquisition, by purchase or lease, of any interest in real property;
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b)
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Special rearrangement or alteration of facilities;
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c)
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Purchase of lease of
any
item of general purpose office furniture or office equipment regardless of dollar value; (General purpose equipment is defined as any items of personal property which are usable for purposes other than research, such as office equipment and furnishings, pocket calculators, etc.);
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d)
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Travel Costs;
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e)
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Consultant Costs;
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f)
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Subcontracts;
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g)
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Patient Care Costs; and
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h)
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Accountable Government Property (defined as both real and personal property with an acquisition cost of $1,000 or more and a life expectancy of more than two years) and “sensitive items” (defined and listed in the Contractor’s Guide of Government Property), regardless of acquisition value.
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A.
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PURPOSE
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I.
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Milestone 1
: Within three (3) months of contract award, the Contractor shall provide to HHS for review and acceptance a comprehensive milestone-driven
Product Development Plan
for recombinant seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccines. The Plan shall be inclusive of pre-clinical and clinical activities performed and completed prior to a contract award and those clinical and manufacturing activities to be performed post-contract award. The Plan shall be a high-level overview and include the following elements:
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A.
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Gantt chart timeline or equivalent.
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B.
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Description of the process development and scale-up of recombinant vaccine manufacturing.
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C.
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Description of clinical and consistency lot manufacturing to support process validation, clinical evaluation and FDA Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) product licensure.
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D.
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Description of the general clinical development plan including development and validation of clinical sample assays.
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E.
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Description of product lot release assay development including assay specifications and validation.
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F.
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Regulatory master plan that focuses on the critical pathway to product licensure.
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G.
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Cost-accounting system based on the original budget estimates (that includes earned value management) to monitor all costs related to the contract award for both prime and sub-Contractors on a real time basis.
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II.
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Milestone 2
: Within three (3) months of contract award, the Contractor shall submit to HHS for review and acceptance, a comprehensive, integrated
Clinical Development and Regulatory Plan.
The following issues shall be addressed in the Plan:
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A.
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A
summary of pre-clinical studies
including consultation(s) with the FDA Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) incorporated as an appendix to the milestone report.
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B.
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A
detailed description of clinical evaluation
shall be integrated with the manufacturing plans using the most current and available information including consultation with CBER. Clinical trials performed as a result of this solicitation shall include any Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 trials needed to achieve U.S. licensure. Trials shall include children, adults, and the elderly, as needed, to support licensure for both low and high-risk populations. Given the duration, cost, and importance of clinical trials, the plan for each clinical trial shall clearly indicate key outcomes, populations, study sites and collaborators, analytic strategy, sample size, timelines, and other key components. Studies related to pandemic-like vaccine shall be done using recombinant influenza vaccine to a relevant influenza virus strain to be designated by HHS (i.e., H5N1, H1N1, etc.) A summary of available clinical lot manufacturing results, provisional lot release specifications, completed Phase 1 trials and any additional stages of product development that have been completed shall be incorporated as an appendix to the milestone report.
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C.
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A
detailed description of regulatory activities
shall be integrated with all products, clinical testing and manufacturing activities using the most current and available information, including consultation with CBER. A
risk assessment and mitigation
plan addressing potential manufacturing, clinical and regulatory obstacles that might prevent or delay licensure as well as a plan for the production and distribution of vaccine in the case of emergency use authorization shall be included. Issues suitable for risk assessment include recombinant DNA constructs, cell lines, assay development, process yields and facility management. Mitigation plans shall include decision trees where applicable.
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III.
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Milestone 3
: Within nine (9) months of contract award, the Contractor shall provide HHS for review and acceptance a
Manufacturing Facility Plan
describing the design, construction, commissioning, qualification and validation of a U.S.-based facility to produce the Contractor’s recombinant seasonal and pandemic-like influenza vaccines. The Plan shall contain appropriate information concerning the following elements:
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A.
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Site selection criteria
, including site user requirement specifications, descriptions of site utilities and infrastructure, descriptions of local, state and federal permitting issues and security planning considerations.
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B.
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A
facility regulatory compliance plan
that addresses cGMP standards, NIH, CDC, USDA and WHO biosafety standards, USDA animal testing standards, National Fire Protection Agency standards, DHS security issues and OSHA compliance.
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C.
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Manufacturing processes
that includes descriptions of upstream and downstream processing, formulation, filling and finishing unit operations, bulk and finished product acceptance specifications, overall capacity needed to meet contract requirements, manufacturing support operations such as solution preparation, storage and distribution, glassware washing and sterilization, clean-in-place and steam-in-place operations, a risk management plan at each stage of production, process flow diagrams, equipment capacity calculations, an automation plan and an equipment list detailing sizing capacity criteria, utility requirements, dimensions, clearances weights, mounting and purchasing lead times.
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D.
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Architectural/structural plans
that includes concept functional designs, descriptions, and diagrams of space requirements, adjacency plans, floor plans, equipment layouts, material, product and personnel flows, solid, liquid contaminated and other waste flows, and an air balance description or diagram detailing zoning, pressurization, air flows and air quality classification.
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E.
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Process and building/mechanical engineering
including energy balances, utility flow diagrams, automation plan, equipment lists and a preliminary layout.
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F.
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A
proposed construction schedule
including installation, commissioning and installation/operational/performance qualification and a risk mitigation analysis.
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G.
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A
description of the manufacturing facility quality assurance and regulatory acceptance
including quality systems, the validation master plan and regulatory milestones.
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IV.
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Milestone 4
: Within twelve (12) months of contract award, the Contractor shall provide HHS for review and acceptance a
Feasibility Plan
to manufacture, test, and release final container product containing recombinant pandemic-like influenza vaccine within 12 weeks of a pandemic declaration with a surge capacity of 50 million doses within six (6) months. The Plan shall include the following elements:
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A.
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A
process description
, including a summary of process data that describes the yield and purification efficiencies of key process steps.
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B.
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A
comparison of process data
that describes the significance of process scale-up and strain variability on production capacity.
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C.
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Proposed production schedules
including detailed timelines for each production step from accessibility of pandemic influenza viral nucleotide sequences or receipt of pandemic influenza virus reference strain to release of initial lot(s) of 50 million doses of final container vaccine product during a pandemic. Additionally, a description of material management and the number of doses of vaccine released each week after pandemic declaration shall be provided.
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D.
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A bulk and fill-finish
manufacturing capacity analysis
for pandemic influenza vaccines.
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E.
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A
description of process optimization activities
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F.
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Dose calculations and contingency plans
to address the need for higher dosages of the active product ingredient.
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G.
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A
pre-pandemic facility management plan
including a pandemic preparedness plan.
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H.
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A
pandemic facility management plan
including change procedures for pandemic operations and operation under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA).
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V.
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Milestone 5a and 5b:
Contractor Defined Milestones
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The Contractor shall provide a work breakdown structure including comprehensive and integrated timelines (Gantt chart or equivalent) and major milestones to complete the remaining scope of work as relevant given the stage of vaccine development and evaluation toward product licensure. The Contractor shall propose milestones, at which time data will be presented, summarizing results of prior activities and new plans and protocols that will be submitted for review and approval in order to guide all subsequent activities. Milestones for recombinant seasonal (5a) and pandemic-like (5b) influenza vaccines shall be provided to track program progress and cost reimbursements. Potential milestones may include manufacturing of an investigational lot of vaccine, validation of facilities, systems and equipment, validation of Quality Control product lot release methods, validation of manufacturing processes, stability study programs, consistency lot manufacturing, completion of a clinical trial and progress to a new phase of vaccine evaluation, submission of a license application, GMP Consistency Lots Manufacturing, Phase 3 Lots Testing and Release, Reproductive Toxicology study(ies), Phase 2 Clinical trials in healthy adults, etc. Following the Project Officer/Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) acceptance of the Contractor Defined Milestones, the Contracting Officer may modify this contract to incorporate the Contractor Defined Milestones, work breakdown structure and Gantt chart.
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VI.
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Manufacturing Standards
: The USG reserves the right to inspect the Contractor’s facilities for cGMP compliance. HHS will audit manufacturing, testing and other relevant sites. Focus areas will include manufacturing, quality systems and regulatory affairs relative to the contract milestone activities within six (6) months of contract award. Any deficiencies observed in the audit will require remediation. Within three (3) months after receiving the audit report, a time-plan for remediation must be in place and remediation shall be complete within the Base Period of the contract.
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C.2.1
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Managerial Approach
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Plan all work scope for the program to completion.
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Break down the program work scope into finite pieces that can be assigned to a responsible person or organization for control of technical, schedule, and cost objectives.
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Integrate program work scope, schedule, and cost objectives into a performance measurement baseline plan against which accomplishments may be measured. Control changes to the baseline.
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Use actual cost incurred and recorded in accomplishing the work performed.
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Objectively assess accomplishments at the work performance level.
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Analyze significant variances from the plan, forecast impacts, and prepare an estimate at completion based on performance to date and work to be performed.
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7.
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Use Performance Based information in the company's management processes.
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C.2.2
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Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB)
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C.2.3
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Integrated Baseline Review (IBR)
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Demonstrate that there is a logical sequence of effort consistent with the contract schedule;
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Demonstrate the validity of the allocated cost accounts and budgets, both in terms of total resources and scheduling;
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Support BARDA’s technical assessment of the performance measurement methodologies and variance analysis reporting thresholds that the Contractor is using to measure progress;
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Support BARDA’s technical assessment of quality metrics;
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Verify that the cost, schedule, and technical plans are integrated. (The technical content of control accounts and work packages is consistent with the contract scope of work, the WBS and the WBS dictionary).
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C.2.4
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Contract Performance Report (CPR)
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C.2.5
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Integrated Master Schedule
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C.2.6
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Work Breakdown Structure
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C.2.7
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Risk Management Plan
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I.
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Technical Progress Reports
: On the fifteenth of each month for the previous calendar month, the Contractor shall submit a report to the Project
Officer/COTR and the Contracting Officer. The format and type of Technical Progress Report and Executive Summary will be provided by the Project Officer/COTR. Technical Progress Reports will include project timelines, milestones and summaries of product manufacturing, testing and clinical evaluation. A Technical Progress Report will not be required for the periods when a Final Report is due. The Contractor shall submit one copy of the Technical Progress Report electronically via e-mail. Any attachments to the e-mail report shall be submitted in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project and/or Adobe Acrobat PDF files. Such reports shall include the following specific information:
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A.
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Title page containing Technical Progress Report, the contract number and title, the period of performance or milestone being reported, the Contractor's name, address, and other contact information, the author(s), and the date of submission;
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B.
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Introduction/Background - An introduction covering the purpose and scope of the contract effort;
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C.
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Progress - The report shall detail, document, and summarize the results of work performed, test results, and milestones achieved during the period covered. Also to be included is a summary of work planned for the next reporting period including overall progress towards obtaining FDA approvals and licensure on new influenza vaccine(s);
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D.
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Issues - Issues resolved, new issues and outstanding issues are enumerated with options and recommendations for resolution. An explanation of any difference between planned progress and actual progress, why the differences have occurred, and, if project activity is delinquent, then what corrective steps are planned. Revised timelines are provided.
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E.
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Invoices – Summary of any invoices submitted during the reporting period.
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F.
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Action Items – Summary table of activities or tasks to be accomplished by a certain date and by whom.
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G.
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Distribution List – A list of persons receiving the Technical Progress report
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H.
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Attachments – Results on the project are provided as attachments
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III.
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The Executive Summary
, which shall accompany each Technical Progress Report, will be formatted in Microsoft Power Point presentations and
include the following:
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A.
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Title page containing Executive Title, the contract number and title, the period of performance or milestone being reported, the Contractor's name and the date of submission;
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B.
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Project Progress presented as milestone events, test results, tasks and other activities achieved during the reporting period as talking point bullets;
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C.
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Project Issues presented headings and each item as a talking point bullet.
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IV.
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Final Reports
– The Contractor shall submit a Draft Final Report for the Base Period and Option Period One to the Project Officer/COTR and Contracting Officer within 45 calendar days prior to the contract expiration date. The Project Officer/COTR will review the draft report and provide the Contracting Officer with comments within 15 calendar days after receipt. The Final Report shall be corrected by the Contractor, if necessary and the final version delivered by the expiration date of the contract. The Contractor shall submit a comprehensive Final Report for the Base Period and Option Period One that shall detail, document and summarize the results of the entire contract work. The report shall explain comprehensively the results achieved.
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Project Officer/COTR
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Contracting Officer
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HHS/OS/ASPR/BARDA
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HHS/OS/ASPR/AMCG
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330 Independence Avenue, SW
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330 Independence Avenue, SW
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Room G640
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Room G640
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Washington, D.C. 20201
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Washington, D.C. 20201
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PERIOD
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PERFORMANCE PERIOD
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Option Period One
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Thirty Six (36) months after the effective date of the contract through sixty (60) months after the effective date of the contract.
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CLIN
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Deliverable
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Quantity
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Due Date
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0001
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Product Development Plan
(Milestone 1)
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Original – C.O.
2 Copies – P.O.
1 Electronic Copy – P.O.
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Within Three (3) months after contract award.
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0002
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Clinical Development and Regulatory Plan
(Milestone 2)
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Original – C.O.
2 Copies – P.O.
1 Electronic Copy – P.O.
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Within Three (3) months after contract award.
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0003
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Manufacturing Facility Plan
(Milestone 3)
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Original – C.O.
2 Copies – P.O.
1 Electronic Copy – P.O.
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Within Nine (9) months after contract award.
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0004
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Feasibility Plan
(Milestone 4)
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Original – C.O.
2 Copies – P.O.
1 Electronic Copy – P.O.
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Within Twelve (12) months after contract award.
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0005A
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Contractor Defined Milestones
(Milestone 5A)
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Original – C.O.
2 Copies – P.O.
1 Electronic Copy – P.O.
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Within thirty-six (36) months after contract award.
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0005B
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Contractor Defined Milestones
(Milestone 5B)
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Original – C.O.
2 Copies – P.O.
1 Electronic Copy – P.O.
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Within thirty-six (36) months after contract award.
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0006
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Draft Security Plan
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Original – C.O.
2 Copies – P.O.
1 Electronic Copy – P.O.
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Within thirty (30) days after contract award.
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0007
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Final Security Plan
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Original – C.O.
2 Copies – P.O.
1 Electronic Copy – P.O.
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Within thirty (30) days after USG’s final comments.
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0008
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Technical Progress Reports (Including
EVM) and Executive Summary
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Original – C.O.
2 Copies – P.O.
1 Electronic Copy – P.O.
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Due on/before the 15
th
of the month for the previous calendar month. See ARTICLE C.2. Not due when Final Report is due.
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N/A
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Contract Financial Report
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Original – C.O.
2 Copies – P.O.
1 Electronic Copy – P.O.
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Due on a quarterly basis on/before the 15
th
of the month. Not due when Final Report is due. See ARTICLE G.5.
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0009
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Draft Final Report
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Original – C.O.
2 Copies – P.O.
1 Electronic Copy – P.O.
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Due 45 days prior to the expiration date of the contract.
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0010
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Final Report
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Original – C.O.
2 Copies – P.O.
1 Electronic Copy – P.O.
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Due on/before the expiration date of the contract.
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CLIN
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Deliverable
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Quantity
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Due Date
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0011A
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Remaining Contractor Defined Milestones -
Recombinant Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
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Original – C.O.
2 Copies – P.O.
1 Electronic Copy – P.O.
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Within twenty-four (24) months after option period one award.
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0011B
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Remaining Contractor Defined Milestones -
Recombinant Pandemic Influenza Vaccine
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Original – C.O.
2 Copies – P.O.
1 Electronic Copy – P.O.
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Within twenty-four (24) months after option period one award.
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00012
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Technical Progress Reports (Including
EVM) and Executive Summary
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Original – C.O.
2 Copies – P.O.
1 Electronic Copy – P.O.
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Due on/before the 15
th
of the month for the previous calendar month. See ARTICLE C.2. Not due when Final Report is due.
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N/A
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Contract Financial Report
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Original – C.O.
2 Copies – P.O.
1 Electronic Copy – P.O.
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Due on a quarterly basis on/before the 15
th
of the month. Not due when Final Report is due. See ARTICLE G.5.
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0013
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Draft Final Report
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Original – C.O.
2 Copies – P.O.
1 Electronic Copy – P.O.
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Due 45 days prior to the expiration date of the contract.
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0014
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Final Report
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Original – C.O.
2 Copies – P.O.
1 Electronic Copy – P.O.
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Due on/before the expiration date of the contract.
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C.
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The following contract deliverables are required for
Optional CLIN 0015
of this contract.
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The funded quantity, based on the exercise of optional CLIN 0015, shall be delivered to a
location(s) to be designated by USG
. The funded quantity by the exercise of the optional CLIN 0015 must be delivered to a
location(s) to be designated by USG
within a timeframe not to exceed six (6) months after the optional CLIN is exercised.
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A FDA approval/licensure letter for the recombinant seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccine or copies of the Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA).
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Copies of all FDA inspection reports, including Form 483, for all aspects of final finished product manufacturing and any cGMP inspection reports and copies of correspondence with FDA.
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NAME
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TITLE
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Principal Investigator
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Program Manager
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[* * *]
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Process & Manufacturing
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[* * *]
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Analytical & Quality Operations
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Vice President Clinical Development
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Regulatory Affairs
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[* * *]
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Quality Assurance
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Financial reports on the attached form, Financial Report of Individual Project/Contract (Attachment 2), shall be submitted by the Contractor in accordance with the instructions, which accompany the form, no later than the 15
th
working day after the close of the reporting period. The line entries for subdivisions of work and elements of cost (expenditure categories) which shall be reported within the total contract are discussed in paragraph e., below. Subsequent changes and/or additions in the line entries shall be made in writing. Financial reports shall be submitted by the Contractor to the address specified in Block 7 on the face page of the contract.
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Unless otherwise stated in that part of the instructions entitled, “Preparation Instructions”, all columns A through J shall be completed for each report submitted.
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c.
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The first financial report shall cover the period consisting of the FIRST FULL THREE CALENDAR MONTHS following the date of the contract, in addition to any fractional part of the initial month. Thereafter, reports will be on a
quarterly
basis.
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d.
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The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to submit detailed support for costs contained in one or more interim financial reports. This clause does not supersede the record retention requirements in FAR Part 4.7.
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e.
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The listing of expenditure categories to be reported is incorporated within Attachment 2 entitled, “Financial Report of Individual Project/Contract”, located in SECTION J and made a part of this contract.
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f.
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The financial report must be in compliance with EVMS requirements and the format shall be approved by the Government and include all negotiated budget elements.
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g.
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The Government may unilaterally revise the expenditure categories to reflect the allotment of additional funds.
|
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·
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Fringe Benefits – [* * *]
|
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·
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Overhead – [* * *]
|
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·
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General and Administrative (G&A) on total costs – [* * *]
|
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·
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General and Administrative (G&A) on subcontractors – [* * *]
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a.
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In addition to the requirements of the clause, GOVERNMENT PROPERTY, incorporated in SECTION I of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with the provisions of HHS Publication, “Contractor’s Guide for Control of Government Property”, which is incorporated into this contract by reference. This document can be accessed at:
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b.
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Notwithstanding the provisions outlined in the HHS Publication, “Contractor’s Guide for Control of Government Property”, which is incorporated in this contract in paragraph a. above, the Contractor shall use the form entitled, “Report of Government Owned, Contractor Held Property” (Attachment 3) for submitting summary reports or for performing annual inventories required under this contract, as directed by the Contracting Officer or his/her designee. This form is included as an attachment in SECTION J of this contract.
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a.)
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No contract involving human subjects research shall be awarded until acceptable assurance has been given that the project or activity will be subject to initial and continuing review by an appropriate institutional review committee(s) as described in 45 CFR Part 46. Contracts involving human subjects will not be awarded to an individual unless the individual is affiliated with or sponsored by an institution that has an Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) approved assurance of compliance in place and will assume responsibility for safeguarding the human subjects involved. The OHRP web site is:
http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp
. The Contractor further agrees to provide certification at least annually that the institutional review board has reviewed and approved the procedures which involve human subjects in accordance with 45 CFR Part 46 and the Assurance of Compliance.
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b)
|
The Contractor shall bear full responsibility for the performance of all work and services involving the use of human subjects under this contract in a proper manner and as safely as is feasible. The parties hereto agree that the Contractor retains the right to control and direct the performance of all work under this contract. Nothing in this contract shall be deemed to constitute the Contractor or any subcontractor, agent or employee of the Contractor, or any other person, organization, institution or group of any kind whatsoever, as the agent or employee of the Government. The Contractor agrees that it has entered into this contract and will discharge its obligations, duties and undertakings and the work pursuant thereto, whether requiring professional judgment or otherwise, as an independent Contractor without imputing liability on the part of the Government for the acts of the Contractor or its employees.
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c)
|
If at any time during performance of this contract, the Contracting Officer determines, in consultation with the OHRP, that the Contractor is not in compliance with any of the requirements and/or standards stated in paragraphs (a) and (b) above, the Contracting Officer may immediately suspend, in whole or in part, work and further payments under this contract until the Contractor corrects such noncompliance. Notice of the suspension may be communicated by telephone and confirmed in writing.
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d)
|
If the Contractor fails to complete corrective action within the period of time designated in the Contracting Officer’s written notice of suspension, the Contracting Officer may, in consultation with OHRP, terminate this contract in whole or in part, and the Contractor’s name may be removed from the list of those Contractors with approved Health and Human Services Human Subject Assurances.
|
a.
|
Maintain a written, enforceable policy on conflict of interest that complies with 45 CFR Part 94 and inform each investigator of the policy, the investigator's reporting responsibilities and the applicable regulations. The Contractor must take reasonable steps to ensure that investigators working as collaborators or subcontractors comply with the regulations.
|
b.
|
Designate an official(s) to solicit and review financial disclosure statements from each investigator participating in HHS-funded research. Based on established guidelines consistent with the regulations, the designated official(s) must determine whether a conflict of interest exists, and if so, determine what actions shall be taken to manage, reduce or eliminate such conflict. A conflict of interest exists when the designated official(s) reasonably determines that a
Significant Financial Interest
could directly and significantly affect the design, conduct or reporting of the HHS-funded research. The Contractor may require the management of other conflicting financial interests in addition to those described in this paragraph, as it deems appropriate. Examples of conditions or restrictions that might be imposed to manage actual or potential conflicts of interests are included in 45 CFR Part 94, under Management of Conflicting Interests.
|
c.
|
Require all financial disclosures to be updated during the period of the award, either on an annual basis or as new reportable Significant Financial Interests are obtained.
|
d.
|
Maintain records, identifiable to each award, of all financial disclosures and all actions taken by the Contractor with respect to each conflicting interest 3 years after final payment or, where applicable, for the other time periods specified in 48 CFR Part 4, subpart 4.7, Contract Records Retention.
|
e.
|
Establish adequate enforcement mechanisms and provide for sanctions where appropriate.
|
A.
|
Pursuant to the current HHS annual appropriations act, Contractors funded with Federal dollars, in whole or in part, acknowledges Federal funding when issuing statements, press releases, request for proposals, bid solicitations and other documents. Contractors are required to state (1) the percentage and dollar amounts of the total program or project costs financed with Federal money, and (2) the percentage and dollar amount of the total costs financed by nongovernmental sources.
|
B.
|
Publication and Publicity
|
C.
|
Press Releases
|
FAR
|
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CLAUSE NO.
|
DATE
|
TITLE
|
||
52.202-1
|
Jul 2004
|
Definitions (Over $100,000)
|
||
52.203-3
|
Apr 1984
|
Gratuities (Over $100,000)
|
||
52.203-5
|
Apr 1984
|
Covenant Against Contingent Fees (Over $100,000)
|
||
52.203-6
|
Sep 2006
|
Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Over $100,000)
|
||
52.203-7
|
Oct 2010
|
Anti-Kickback Procedures (Over $150,000)
|
||
52.203-8
|
Jan 1997
|
Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (Over $100,000)
|
||
52.203-10
|
Jan 1997
|
Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (Over $100,000)
|
||
52.203-12
|
Oct 2010
|
Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Over $150,000)
|
||
52.204-4
|
Aug 2000
|
Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (Over $100,000)
|
||
52.204-7
|
Apr 2008
|
Central Contractor Registration
|
||
52.204-10
|
Jul 2010
|
Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards ($25,000 or more)
|
||
52.209-6
|
Dec 2010
|
Protecting the Government's Interests When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Over $30,000)
|
||
52.215-2
|
Oct 2010
|
Audit and Records - Negotiation
|
||
52.215-8
|
Oct 1997
|
Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format
|
||
52.215-10
|
Oct 2010
|
Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data (Over $700,000)
|
||
52.215-12
|
Oct 2010
|
Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data (Over $700,000)
|
||
52.215-14
|
Oct 2010
|
Integrity of Unit Prices
|
||
52.215-15
|
Oct 2010
|
Pension Adjustments and Asset Reversions
|
||
52.215-18
|
Jul 2005
|
Reversion or Adjustment of Plans for Post-Retirement Benefits (PRB) other than Pensions
|
||
52.215-19
|
Oct 1997
|
Notification of Ownership Changes
|
||
52.215-21
|
Oct 2010
|
Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data – Modifications
|
||
52.216-7
|
Dec 2002
|
Allowable Cost and Payment
|
||
52.216-8
|
Mar 1997
|
Fixed Fee
|
||
52.219-8
|
Jan 2011
|
Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Over $150,000)
|
||
52.219-9
|
Jan 2011
|
Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Over $650,000, $1,500,000 for Construction)
|
||
52.219-16
|
Jan 1999
|
Liquidated Damages - Subcontracting Plan
|
||
52.222-2
|
Jul 1990
|
Payment for Overtime Premium (Over $100,000) (Note: The dollar amount in paragraph (a) of this clause is $0 unless otherwise specified in the contract.)
|
||
52.222-3
|
Jun 2003
|
Convict Labor
|
||
52.222-21
|
Feb 1999
|
Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
|
||
52.222-26
|
Mar 2007
|
Equal Opportunity
|
||
52.222-35
|
Sep 2010
|
Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Over $100,000)
|
||
52.222-36
|
Oct 2010
|
Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities
|
||
52.222-37
|
Sep 2010
|
Employment Reports Veterans (Over $100,000)
|
||
52.222-50
|
Feb 2009
|
Combating Trafficking in Persons
|
||
52.223-6
|
May 2001
|
Drug-Free Workplace
|
||
52.223-14
|
Aug 2003
|
Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (Over $100,000)
|
||
52.225-1
|
Feb 2009
|
Buy American Act - Supplies
|
||
52.225-13
|
Jun 2008
|
Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
|
||
52.227-1
|
Dec 2007
|
Authorization and Consent, Alternate I (Apr 1984)
|
||
52.227-2
|
Dec 2007
|
Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement
|
||
52.227-11
|
Dec 2007
|
Patent Rights - Ownership by the Contractor (Note: In accordance with FAR 27.303(b)(2), paragraph (e) is modified to include the requirements in FAR 27.303(b)(2)(i) through (iv). The frequency of reporting in (i) is annual.
|
||
52.227-14
|
Dec 2007
|
Rights in Data - General
|
||
52.232-9
|
Apr 1984
|
Limitation on Withholding of Payments
|
||
52.232-17
|
Oct 2010
|
Interest
|
||
52.232-20
|
Apr 1984
|
Limitation of Cost
|
||
52.232-23
|
Jan 1986
|
Assignment of Claims
|
||
52.232-25
|
Oct 2008
|
Prompt Payment, Alternate I (Feb 2002)
|
||
52.232-33
|
Oct 2003
|
Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration
|
||
52.233-1
|
Jul 2002
|
Disputes
|
||
52.233-3
|
Aug 1996
|
Protest After Award, Alternate I (Jun 1985)
|
||
52.233-4
|
Oct 2004
|
Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim
|
||
52.242-1
|
Apr 1984
|
Notice of Intent to Disallow Costs
|
||
52.242-3
|
May 2001
|
Penalties for Unallowable Costs (Over $700,000)
|
||
52.242-4
|
Jan 1997
|
Certification of Final Indirect Costs
|
||
52.242-13
|
Jul 1995
|
Bankruptcy (Over $150,000)
|
||
52.243-2
|
Aug 1987
|
Changes - Cost Reimbursement, Alternate V (Apr 1984)
|
||
52.244-2
|
Oct 2010
|
Subcontracts, Alternate I (June 2007)
|
||
52.244-5
|
Dec 1996
|
Competition in Subcontracting (Over $150,000)
|
||
52.244-6
|
Dec 2010
|
Subcontracts for Commercial Items
|
||
52.245-1
|
Aug 2010
|
Government Property
|
||
52.245-9
|
Aug 2010
|
Use and Charges
|
||
52.246-23
|
Feb 1997
|
Limitation of Liability (Over $150,000)
|
||
52.249-6
|
May 2004
|
Termination (Cost-Reimbursement)
|
||
52.249-14
|
Apr 1984
|
Excusable Delays
|
||
52.253-1
|
|
Jan 1991
|
|
Computer Generated Forms
|
HHSAR
|
||||
CLAUSE NO.
|
DATE
|
TITLE
|
||
352.202-1
|
Jan 2006
|
Definitions - with Alternate paragraph (h) (Jan 2006)
|
||
352.203-70
|
Jan 2006
|
Anti-Lobbying
|
||
352.216-70
|
Jan 2006
|
Additional Cost Principles
|
||
352.227-70
|
Jan 2006
|
Publications and Publicity
|
||
352.228-7
|
Dec 1991
|
Insurance - Liability to Third Persons
|
||
352.233-71
|
Jan 2006
|
Litigation and Claims
|
||
352.242-70
|
Jan 2006
|
Key Personnel
|
||
352.242-73
|
Jan 2006
|
Withholding of Contract Payments
|
||
352.242-74
|
Apr 1984
|
Final Decisions on Audit Findings
|
a.
|
FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES
|
|
(1)
|
FAR Clause
52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct
(April 2010).
|
|
(2)
|
FAR Clause
52.203-14, Display of Hotline Poster(s)
(December 2007).
|
Poster(s)
|
Obtain From"
|
|
HHS Contractor Code of Ethics and Business Conduct Poster
|
http://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/hotline/OIG_Hotline_Poster.pdf
|
|
(3)
|
FAR Clause
52.215-17, Waiver of Facilities Capital Cost of Money
(October 1997).
|
|
(4)
|
FAR Clause
52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract
(March 2000).
|
|
(5)
|
FAR Clause
52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns
(January 2011).
|
|
(6)
|
FAR Clause
52.246-8. Inspection of Research and Development – Cost-Reimbursement
(May 2001)
|
b.
|
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ACQUISITION REGULATION (HHSAR) (48 CHAPTER 3) CLAUSES:
|
|
(1)
|
HHSAR Clause
352.201-70, Paperwork Reduction Act
(January 2006).
|
|
(2)
|
HHSAR Clause
352.223-70, Safety and Health
(January 2006).
|
|
(3)
|
HHSAR Clause
352.270-4, Protection of Human Subjects
(January 2006).
|
|
(4)
|
HHSAR Clause
352.270-5, Care of Laboratory Animals
(January 2006).
|
|
(5)
|
HHSAR Clause
352.270-6, Restriction on Use of Human Subjects
(January 2006).
|
(1)
|
FAR Clause 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation
(April 2009).
|
(a)
|
Definitions
. As used in this clause—
|
(2)
|
FAR Clause
52.227-14, Rights in Data-General
(December 2007),
Alternate II
(December 2007)
|
|
(i)
|
Use (except for manufacture) by support service Contractors.
|
(b)
|
This notice shall be marked on any reproduction of these data, in whole or in part.
|
Attachment No.
|
Title
|
|||
Attachment 1:
|
Invoice/Financing Request Instructions for – Cost-Reimbursement Type Contracts (4 pages)
|
See Attachment Section at the end of this contract.
|
||
Attachment 2:
|
Financial Report of Individual Project/Contract and Instructions (4 pages)
|
Provided as a separate document.
|
||
Attachment 3:
|
Report of Government Owned Contractor Held Property (1 page)
|
Provided as a separate document.
|
||
Attachment 4:
|
Contractor Defined Milestones (February 4, 2011, 5 pages)
|
Provided as a separate document.
|
1.
|
DEFINITIONS
.
|
1.1
|
“Affiliate” means any Person which controls, is controlled by or is under common control with another Person. A Person shall be regarded as in control of another Person if it owns or directly or indirectly controls more than 50% of the voting securities or other ownership interest of the other Person, or if it possesses, directly or indirectly, the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of the Person.
|
1.2
|
“Annual Seed Stock” means
[
* * *
]
. Seed Stock is intended for use as the infectious agent that produces the virus-like particles (“VLPs”) and the accompanying reagents.
|
1.3
|
“CDC” has the meaning specified in the definition of “Improvements” under Section 1.15.
|
|
1.4
|
“CEO” means the Chief Executive Officer of NOVAVAX(or an executive of NOVAVAX designated by such Chief Executive Officer) and the Chief Executive Officer of LGLS (or an executive of LGLS designated by such Chief Executive Officer).
|
|
1.5
|
“Change of Control” means, with respect to any Party, (a) the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of such Party, (b) the merger or consolidation of such Party with or into any other Person where the shareholders of such Party fail to own fifty per cent (50%) or more of the voting power of the surviving entity, (c) the sale (whether through one sale or multiple sales to a single person or group of related persons during any period of time after the date hereof) by the shareholders of such Party (as of the Signing Date) of an aggregate of fifty percent (50%) or more of the capital stock (by voting power) of such Party owned by such stockholders in the aggregate (as of the Signing Date), or (d) any other transaction which results in a Party becoming an Affiliate controlled by, or under common control with, a third party. Either Party shall promptly notify the other if it undergoes a Change of Control.
|
|
1.6
|
“Cover” means use, manufacture, offer for sale, sale, import or export of a product, process, good, or service that infringes a valid and issued claim under a Patent absent a license.
|
|
1.7
|
“Disclosing Party” means a Party hereto that discloses its Proprietary Information to the other Party hereto.
|
|
1.8
|
“Effective Date”means the date that this Agreement becomes effective in accordance with Section 12.1.
|
|
1.9
|
“Escrow Agreement” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.3(e).
|
|
1.10
|
“Exclusive Territory” means the Republic of Korea.
|
|
1.11
|
“Expression System Technology” means any and all information and materials relating to the NOVAVAX’s recombinant baculovirus expression vector system and methods for the introduction and expression of heterologous genes in cultured insect cells using the recombinant baculovirus expression vector system.
|
|
1.12
|
“FDA” means the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or any successor agency thereto, or any equivalent drug regulatory authority in any other country, as applicable.
|
|
1.13
|
“Field of Use” means the prevention of infection and/or disease in humans caused by any type, subtype or strain of influenza virus, including, without limitation, human, swine and avian influenza virus, in all age groups and health conditions, including, without limitation, any seasonal or pandemic application.
|
|
1.14
|
“Governmental Authority” means any legislative, executive or judicial unit of any governmental authority or instrumentality (international, national, federal, state, provincial, or municipal, in any country or other jurisdiction), or any department, agency, board, bureau, commission, official or other regulatory, administrative or judicial authority thereof, including any administrative or regulatory agency or commission, and any court or arbitration tribunal, in each instance having legal jurisdiction over the subject matter before it.
|
|
1.15
|
“Improvements” means any modifications to a Product or Products that are developed, licensed, held, owned or otherwise controlled by or on behalf of either Party, including but not limited to changes: to any excipient; arising from a change in manufacturing process; in dosage; by substitution of one or more seasonal influenza HAs and/or NAs as designated by the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) or by the corresponding authority in a country in the Territory; associated with another active ingredient, antigen or adjuvant; and associated with the reformulation of a Product, including without limitation by the addition of preservatives and controlled or extended release or other formulation technology.
|
|
1.16
|
“Milestone Payment” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.2.
|
|
1.17
|
“Net Sales” means, [***] less deductions for the following invoiced or itemized items:
|
|
(i)
|
[***]
|
|
1.18
|
“New Flu Product” means any influenza vaccine product other than the Products or Improvements thereto.
|
|
1.19
|
“Non-Exclusive Territory” means the countries as set forth in Schedule C attached hereto [* * *].
|
|
1.20
|
“NOVAVAX Patent Rights” means all Patent Rights related to a Product owned, licensed, held or otherwise controlled by or on behalf of NOVAVAX before, on or after the Signing Date. [* * *].
|
|
1.21
|
“NOVAVAX Proprietary Rights” means any and all Proprietary Rights related to a Product owned, licensed, held or otherwise controlled by or on behalf of NOVAVAX before, on or after the Signing Date.
|
|
1.22
|
“Pandemic Product” means the pandemic influenza vaccine products comprised of VLPs and consisting of the Proteins.
|
|
1.23
|
“Patent Rights” means (i) issued patents and any extensions, supplemental protection certificates, registrations, confirmations, substitutions, reissues, refilings, continued prosecution applications, reexaminations, renewals, revalidations, revisions, and additions thereof, inventor’s certificates, pediatric data package exclusivity extensions, and utility model filings; (ii) all provisional and non-provisional patent applications; (iii) all continuation, divisional, or continuation-in-part applications that claim priority from any of the foregoing; and (iv) all counterparts to any of the forgoing in any jurisdiction and all documentation associated therewith.
|
|
1.24
|
“Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, firm, association, joint venture, joint stock company, trust, unincorporated organization or other entity, or any Governmental Authority.
|
|
1.25
|
“Phase III Clinical Trial” means one or more clinical trials on sufficient number of patients, which trial(s) are designated as a “Phase III Clinical Trial” in any submission to the FDA and designed to (i) establish that a drug is safe and efficacious for its intended use, (ii) define warnings, precautions and adverse reactions that are associated with the drug in the dosage range to be prescribed and (iii) support the Regulatory Approval of such drug for the proposed therapeutic indication.
|
|
1.26
|
“Product(s)” means the Seasonal Product and the Pandemic Product.
|
|
1.27
|
“Product Specifications” shall be the specifications for the Products as described in the U.S. Regulatory Approval of the Products; provided, however, that prior to NOVAVAX obtaining the U.S. Regulatory Approval of the Products, the Product Specifications shall mean the most current specifications of the Product in NOVAVAX’s filings with the U.S. FDA or Biologics License Application as updated by NOVAVAX from time to time, as applicable.
|
|
1.28
|
“Proprietary Information” of a Disclosing Party shall mean any and all confidential, proprietary, technical, commercial, scientific, financial and other information, know-how and materials relating to (a) the Patent Rights, the Products, and the Technology disclosed or otherwise made available or known to the Receiving Party whether or not before, on or after the Signing Date, including but not limited, to regulatory dossiers, preclinical data, non-clinical data, clinical trials materials, clinical data, clinical specimens, adverse event records, study protocols, Regulatory Approval data and strategies, information about safety, efficacy or effectiveness of any Product, information about toxicology, pharmacology, and analytical methodologies, the properties, composition, structure, manufacture or processing of any Product, formulas, processes, ideas, inventions (whether patentable or not), schematics, trade secrets, customer and product development plans and forecasts; and (b) the contents of this Agreement and the terms and conditions of the transactions contemplated hereby.
|
|
1.29
|
“Proprietary Rights” of a Party shall mean the Patent Rights, the Proprietary Information and the Technology owned, licensed, held or controlled by or on behalf of such Party before, on or after the Effective Date.
|
|
1.30
|
“Proteins” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.2.
|
|
1.31
|
“Receiving Party” shall mean a Party hereto that receives Proprietary Information of the other Party hereto.
|
|
1.32
|
“Regulatory Approval” means any and all approvals (including supplements, amendments, pre- and post-approvals, pricing and reimbursement approvals), licenses, registrations or authorizations, including marketing approvals and authorizations, required by relevant Governmental Authorities for the development, manufacture, packaging, storage, distribution, marketing, promotion, use, offer for sale, sale, export and import of a Product.
|
|
1.33
|
“Royalties” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.4.
|
|
1.34
|
“Seasonal Product” means the seasonal influenza vaccine product comprised of VLPs and consisting of Proteins.
|
|
1.35
|
“Technology” means any and all information and materials relating to the manufacture of the Products, or either of them[* * *].
|
|
1.36
|
“Technology Transfer” shall mean the transfer and provision of any and all Technology and NOVAVAX Proprietary Information to LGLS by NOVAVAX under Sections 3.1 and 3.2.
|
|
1.37
|
“Territory” means the Exclusive Territory and the Non-Exclusive Territory.
|
|
1.38
|
[*
* *].
|
2.
|
LICENSES
|
|
2.1
|
NOVAVAX hereby grants to LGLS an irrevocable, exclusive license under all NOVAVAX Proprietary Rights, to research, develop, make, distribute, promote, market, use, register, offer to sell, sell, export and import the Products and all Improvements thereto in the Exclusive
|
|
2.2
|
LGLS shall have the right to use any trademark(s) of its choice for the Products in the Territory. LGLS will notify NOVAVAX of such trademark s used in the Territory.
|
|
2.3
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Except as expressly provided under this Agreement, nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to grant LGLS any right to any NOVAVAX Proprietary Rights.
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2.4
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NOVAVAX shall not, either directly or indirectly, research, develop, make, have made, distribute, promote, market, sell, offer for sale, import, export and/or use the Products (alone or in combination with other products) or any New Flu Products in the Exclusive Territory.
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2.5
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Notwithstanding Section 2.4 above, in the event that NOVAVAX wishes to research, develop, make, have made, distribute, promote, market, sell, offer for sale, import, export and/or use a New Flu Product in the Exclusive Territory, it shall offer to LGLS a right of first refusal whereby NOVAVAX will first offer such New Flu Product to LGLS, by written notice to LGLS. Such notice shall set forth in detail the terms of such offer, including financial terms.
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3.
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MANUFACTURING AND TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY
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3.1
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NOVAVAX shall provide to LGLS any and all information and materials related to the manufacture of the Products as listed in Schedule B by no later than [* * *].
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3.2
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In addition, NOVAVAX shall complete the Technology Transfer to LGLS by no later than [* * *]. For purposes of this Section 3.2, Technology Transfer shall be deemed completed if LGLS is able to manufacture the Products at its manufacturing site with the same productivity, quality and other specifications as specified in the Product Specifications.
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3.3
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[***] In addition, to the extent that NOVAVAX technical employees spend more than [***] documented hours during any year of this Agreement (measured from the Effective Date) performing the Technology Transfer in accordance with Sections 3.1 and 3.2, then LGLS shall pay NOVAVAX [***] Except as expressly provided in this Section 3.3, NOVAVAX shall not charge and LGLS shall not be responsible for any costs and expenses related to the Technology Transfer.
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3.4
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In addition, NOVAVAX shall timely provide to LGLS all NOVAVAX Proprietary Rights and any and all other information and assistance related to the manufacture of the Products as reasonably required by LGLS, including without limitation updates and Improvements to NOVAVAX Proprietary Rights.
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4.
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM
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4.1
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Each Party shall appoint two individuals to form a team (“Project Management Team”) to discuss, review, oversee and manage the Technology Transfer, LGLS’s manufacture and qualification of Product samples, the supply of clinical samples of the Product by NOVAVAX for the pre-clinical trials and clinical trials before the Phase III Clinical Trial in the Exclusive Territory, and the Regulatory Approval of the Products in the U.S. and the Territory by NOVAVAX and LGLS respectively (“Project”).
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4.2
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The Project Management Team will meet at least
[* * *]
during the term of this Agreement in person or by video- or teleconference, as the Project Management Team members may agree from time to time. In case the meeting is held in person, the Project Management Team shall rotate between NOVAVAX’s principal place of business and LGLS’ principal place of business, or at such other locations as are mutually agreed.
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4.3
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Either Party may also convene special meetings of the Project Management Team for the purpose of resolving disputes or for any other special events by providing at least [* * *] prior written notice to the other Party.
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4.4
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Each Party shall cause its representatives to attend the meetings of the Project Management Team. If a representative of a Party is unable to attend a meeting, such Party may designate an alternate employee representative to attend such meeting in place of the absent representative. In addition, each Party may, at its discretion, invite additional employees and, with the consent of the other Party, consultants or scientific advisors to attend the meetings of the meeting.
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4.5
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The Project Management Team will exchange (in written and/or electronic form) and discuss on a good faith basis any and all information and data generated or acquired by each of them in connection with the Project and use good faith and reasonable efforts to determine any decisions or activities to be undertaken with regard to the Project by consensus. [* * *].
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4.6
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Each Party may, in its sole discretion, replace any of its members of the Project Management Team upon prior written notice to the other Party.
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5.
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REGULATORY APPROVAL & CLINICAL TRIALS
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5.1
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Regulatory Approval by NOVAVAX.
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5.2
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Regulatory Approval by LGLS.
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5.3
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Additional Obligations of NOVAVAX
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6.
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UPFRONT FEE; MILESTONES; ROYALTIES; AUDIT
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6.1
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Subject to the occurrence of the Effective Date and in consideration of NOVAVAX’s grant of the license to LGLS under Article 2 and the performance of NOVAVAX’s obligations under this Agreement, LGLS shall pay NOVAVAX an upfront fee in the amount of two and a half million U.S. dollars (US$2,500,000). The upfront fee shall be paid by wire transfer to NOVAVAX within thirty (30) days after the Effective Date.
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6.2
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Subject to the occurrence of the Effective Date, LGLS shall pay to NOVAVAX each of the following payments, by wire transfer within
[* * *]
after NOVAVAX meets each of the following milestones (each a “Milestone Payment”):
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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[* * *]
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6.3
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[* * *]
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6.4
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Subject to the occurrence of the Effective Date, during the term of the Agreement, LGLS shall pay NOVAVAX a royalty equal to [* * *] of Net Sales (the “Royalties”); provided, however, that (i) if NOVAVAX does not receive U.S. Regulatory Approval for a Seasonal Product by [* * *], then the Royalties shall reduce to [* * *] of Net Sales, (ii) if NOVAVAX does not receive U.S. Regulatory Approval for a Seasonal Product by [* * *], then the Royalties shall reduce to [* * *] of Net Sales, and (iii) if NOVAVAX does not receive U.S. Regulatory Approval for a Seasonal Product by [* * *], then the Royalties shall reduce to [* * *] of Net Sales.
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6.5
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To the extent that any withholding tax is required to be deducted from the payment of any payments made by LGLS to NOVAVAX under this Article 6, then LGLS will (i) deduct such taxes from the remitting payment, (ii) timely pay the taxes to the proper taxing authority, and (iii) send proof of payment to NOVAVAX, such as receipt by the taxing authority or other documentary evidence for any such taxes paid, that are reasonably necessary for NOVAVAX to claim any foreign tax credit from such taxes.
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6.6
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The Royalties shall be paid within [* * *] of the end of each calendar quarter with respect to the Net Sales occurring in that quarter. Subject to Section 6.8 below, the Royalties shall be paid by LGLS in U.S. dollars. Each payment of the Royalties shall be accompanied by a report, setting forth, in reasonable detail, the Net Sales made for the applicable quarter and LGLS’s calculation of the Royalties paid.
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6.7
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In case, in the written opinion of LGLS’s independent patent counsel, any third party license or licenses are necessary for LGLS to exercise its rights hereunder in one or more countries of the Territory, then LGLS may obtain such license under reasonable terms and conditions, LGLS may deduct any royalty due to such third party licensor(s) from any Royalties owed to NOVAVAX from such countries of the Territory hereunder with the understanding that the Royalties owed to NOVAVAX shall not be less than NOVAVAX’s royalty obligations to Wyeth under the Wyeth License, as in effect on the date hereof.
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6.8
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With respect to the Net Sales invoiced or expenses incurred in U.S. dollars, the Net Sales or expense amounts and the amounts due to LGLS hereunder shall be expressed in U.S. dollars. With respect to the Net Sales invoiced or expenses incurred in a currency other than U.S. dollars, the Net Sales or expense shall be expressed in the domestic currency, together with the U.S. dollar equivalent, calculated using the closing exchange rate on the last day of the calendar quarter during which such Net Sales occurred, as published by THE FINANCIAL TIMES or any other publication as agreed to in writing by the Parties. If at any time legal restrictions in any jurisdiction in any Territory prevent the prompt remittance of any payments with respect to sales in that jurisdiction, the paying Party shall have the right and option to make such payments by depositing the amount thereof in local currency to the receiving Party’s account in a bank or depository in such jurisdiction.
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6.9
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Except as expressly provided under this Article 6, LGLS shall not be responsible for and NOVAVAX shall not be entitled to any other fees, payments or amounts whatsoever.
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7.
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AUDITS
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7.1
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LGLS shall keep and maintain detailed and accurate books and records with regard to the Net Sales, the Royalties, and the calculation thereof. LGLS shall retain all such books and records for at least
[* * *]
following the end of the reporting period to which they relate.
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7.2
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NOVAVAX shall, at its sole cost and expense except as provided herein, have the right to engage an international accounting firm mutually acceptable to the Parties to review and audit such books and records and/or compliance with Article 7 no more than once a year, during normal business hours upon reasonable written notice to LGLS. In the event of any underpayment of the Royalties, LGLS shall promptly pay such additional Royalties that would have been payable to NOVAVAX hereunder, and if the result of any such review and audit indicates the amount of any such underpayment is
[* * *]
or more for the period under review and audit, then the reasonable cost of such review and audit shall be borne by LGLS.
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8.
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REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
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8.1
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NOVAVAX hereby represents and warrants as follows:
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8.2
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LGLS hereby represents and warrants as follows:
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9.
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CONFIDENTIALITY.
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9.1
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The Receiving Party agrees (i) to hold the Disclosing Party’s Proprietary Information in confidence and to take all reasonable precautions to protect such Proprietary Information (including, without limitation, all precautions the Receiving Party employs with respect to its confidential materials), (ii) not to divulge any such Proprietary Information to any third person, and (iii) not to make any use whatsoever at any time of such Proprietary Information, except for the purposes of this Agreement. Any employee or consultant given access to any such Proprietary Information must have a legitimate “need to know.” Each Party’s obligations under this Section 9.1 shall continue for [* * *] from any termination or expiration of this Agreement.
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9.2
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The Disclosing Party agrees that Section 9.1 shall not apply with respect to information which the Receiving Party can establish with competent written proof (i) is, at the time of disclosure to the Receiving Party, in the public domain, or through no fault of the Receiving Party enters the public domain, or (ii) was rightfully in the Receiving Party’s possession or known by it prior to receipt from the Disclosing Party, or (iii) was rightfully disclosed to it by another person without restriction, or (iv) was independently developed by it by persons without access to such information and without use of any Proprietary Information of the Disclosing Party. In the event that a Receiving Party is required to disclose any of the Disclosing Party’s Proprietary Information by law, regulation, rule, court order or any governmental authority, the Receiving Party shall use reasonable efforts to provide notice thereof to the Disclosing Party and cooperate reasonably with the Disclosing Party in seeking additional measures to guard the confidentiality thereof.
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9.3
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Upon termination or expiration of the Agreement, the Receiving Party will turn over to the Disclosing Party all Proprietary Information of the Disclosing Party and all documents, media or other items containing any such Proprietary Information and any and all copies or extracts thereof at the cost of the Disclosing Party; provided however, the Receiving Party may retain one (1) archival copy of the Proprietary Information at a secure location for archival purposes only.
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9.4
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The Receiving Party acknowledges and agrees that there may be no adequate remedy at law for any breach of its obligations hereunder to the Disclosing Party, resulting in irreparable harm to the Disclosing Party, and therefore, that upon any such breach or any threat thereof, the Disclosing Party shall be entitled to appropriate equitable relief (without the posting of any bond) in addition to whatever remedies it might have at law.
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10.
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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10.1
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NOVAVAX shall, at its sole cost and expense, be responsible for the prosecution and maintenance of all NOVAVAX Patent Rights throughout the world including the Territory. NOVAVAX shall inform and update LGLS of its prosecution and maintenance progress, results or any information related to the Territory.
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10.2
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NOVAVAX shall timely inform in writing any updates or changes to the NOVAVAX Patent Rights in the Territory and the Parties shall thereafter duly update and revise Schedule A accordingly. If NOVAVAX at any time determined to abandon any NOVAVAX Patent Rights then NOVAVAX shall provide LGLS with reasonable notice prior thereto and LGLS may require NOVAVAX to assign to LGLS such NOVAVAX Patent Rights and LGLS shall thereafter be responsible for the prosecution and maintenance, as applicable, of such NOVAVAX Patent Rights.
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10.3
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Any Improvements (whether or not patentable or copyrightable) that either Party develops, controls or otherwise acquires shall be owned solely by such Party.
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10.4
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Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, in case of any Improvement by NOVAVAX, such Improvement shall be deemed a Product. For avoidance of doubt, LGLS shall have an exclusive license to such Improvement in the Exclusive Territory, and a non-exclusive license to such Improvement in the Non-Exclusive Territory.
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10.5
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If either Party becomes aware of any product or activity of any third party that may involve infringement or violation of any NOVAVAX Proprietary Rights in the Territory, such Party shall promptly notify the other Party in writing of such infringement or violation. NOVAVAX shall take all actions necessary at its sole cost and expense, to enforce such NOVAVAX Proprietary Rights in the Territory, but shall discuss such actions, progress and decisions with LGLS.
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10.6
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If NOVAVAX does not, within ninety (90) days after receipt of such notice of infringement or violation, commence action directed toward restraining or enjoining such patent infringement, LGLS may, at its discretion and at its own cost and expense, take or not take whatever action as it deems necessary or appropriate to enforce NOVAVAX Proprietary Rights.
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10.7
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NOVAVAX agrees to cooperate reasonably in any such action LGLS initiates or wishes to initiate, including, without limitation, supplying essential documentary evidence and making essential witnesses then in NOVAVAX’s employment available. As part of such cooperation, at the request of LGLS, NOVAVAX shall join any such action brought by LGLS as a party, if NOVAVAX is a necessary party thereto.
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11.
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INDEMNIFICATION
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11.1
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Each Party (the “Indemnifying Party”) shall indemnify and hold harmless the other Party and its Affiliates (the “Indemnified Party”) against any and all liabilities, losses, damages and costs, as incurred, (including reasonable attorneys’ fees, “Losses”), whether or not incurred in connection with a third party claim, arising out of or resulting from (i) any breach of any terms (including representation or warranty of the Indemnifying Party) contained in this Agreement, (ii) the failure by the Indemnifying Party to comply with any of the covenants or agreements of the Indemnifying Party contained in this Agreement, (iii) negligence, gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnifying Party; except to the extent any such Losses are due to (i) any breach of any terms contained in this Agreement by the Indemnified Party (including any representation or warranty of the Indemnified Party), (ii) the failure by the Indemnified Party to comply with any of the covenants or agreements of the Indemnified Party contained in this Agreement, or (iii) the negligence, gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Party.
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11.2
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In addition, NOVAVAX shall indemnify and hold harmless LGLS and its Affiliates against any and all Losses incurred in connection with any and all third party claims arising out of or related to (i) the NOVAVAX Proprietary Rights, or (ii) any personal injury or death caused by any use of the Products, provided that such personal injury or death is directly attributable to any intrinsic property of the Annual Seed Stock, or NOVAVAX’s role in manufacturing the Annual Seed Stock.
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11.3
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In addition, LGLS shall indemnify and hold harmless NOVAVAX and its Affiliates against any and all Losses incurred in connection with any and all third party claims arising out of or related to any personal injury or death caused by any use of the Products, provided that such personal injury or death is directly attributable to LGLS’s failure to manufacture the Product in accordance with the applicable Regulatory Approval, this Agreement and all applicable laws and regulations.
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11.4
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As soon as practicable after an Indemnified Party becomes aware of a claim against it for which it intends to seek indemnification from the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the Indemnifying Party of such claim, in writing (provided that the failure of an Indemnified Party to give such notice of any such claim shall not release the Indemnifying Party from its obligations under this Article 11 except to the extent the Indemnifying Party is actually prejudiced by such failure). As soon as practicable thereafter, the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party shall meet to discuss how to respond to such claim. In any proceeding, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to retain its own counsel and participate in the defense of such claim, at its own cost and expense. The Indemnifying Party shall not approve the settlement or compromise of any claim for any Losses without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, which shall not be unreasonably withheld of delayed, provided that any such settlement or compromise does not obligate the Indemnified Party to contribute to such settlement or compromise or admit any wrongdoing. If the Indemnifying Party does not assume liability for a claim for which the Indemnified Party seeks indemnification, the Indemnified Party may immediately retain counsel to defend the claim and submit the matter to the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 16.6. If the results of the dispute resolution procedures determine that the Indemnified Party was entitled to indemnification for such claim, then the Indemnifying Party shall immediately assume the defense of such claim and indemnify the Indemnified Party for all of the reasonable costs of the defense of such claim already incurred.
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12.
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EFFECTIVE DATE; TERM AND TERMINATION
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12.1
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This Agreement shall be and become effective on the first date that all of the following conditions precedent have been satisfied (the “Effective Date”):
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12.2
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If the Effective Date has not occurred by January 14
th
, 2011, then either Party may terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other.
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12.3
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For the Exclusive Territory, this Agreement shall be in full force and effect from the Effective Date, and unless earlier terminated in accordance with the terms hereof, shall remain in full force and effect until the later of
[* * *]
following the first Regulatory Approval of a Product or the date of expiration of any issued patent from application
[* * *]
.
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12.4
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If a Party breaches a material provision of this Agreement, the non-breaching Party may terminate this Agreement, as to the Product and country relating to such breach, upon forty-five (45) days’ prior written notice unless the breach is cured within the notice period, provided that if such breach requires additional time to be cured, and the breaching Party has commenced in a reasonable manner to cure such breach following receipt of such notice, then the breaching Party shall be afforded up to an additional forty-five (45) days to cure such breach..
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12.5
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A Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice to the other Party (i) in the event that the other Party becomes insolvent, or (ii) in the event of any pending or threatened bankruptcy action or any other insolvency proceeding against the other Party.
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12.6
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[* * *]
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12.7
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In the event that a Party, its Affiliates or any of their respective directors or officers, or any of its assets, properties or intellectual properties becomes or is likely to become the subject of any actions, suits, claims or events that may adversely affect such Party’s performance of this Agreement, the other Party may, at its discretion, terminate this Agreement upon forty five (45) days’ prior written notice to the original Party.
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12.8
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If LGLS does not receive Regulatory Approval for the commercial sale of a Product in the Exclusive Territory within
[* * *]
after NOVAVAX receives U.S. Regulatory Approval for a Seasonal Product, and after good faith discussion and trial by the Parties to resolve any issues and the Parties are unable to resolve such issues, then either party may, at its discretion, terminate this Agreement as to the Exclusive Territory, upon prior written notice to the other party on or after
[* * *]
after NOVAVAX receives U.S. Regulatory Approval for a Seasonal Product.
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12.9
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Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, in the event of expiration or termination of this Agreement due to a breach by NOVAVAX or in accordance with Section 12.5, LGLS shall have an exclusive, fully paid, perpetual, irrevocable right and license, under the NOVAVAX Proprietary Rights, to research, develop, make, have made, distribute, market, sell, offer to sell and use the Products in the Field of Use in the Exclusive Territory and a non-exclusive, fully paid, perpetual, irrevocable right and license, under the NOVAVAX Proprietary Rights, to research, develop, make, have made, distribute, market, sell, offer to sell and use the Products in the Field of Use in the Non-Exclusive Territory.
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12.10
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In the event of termination of this Agreement caused by or attributable to a breach hereof by a Party, the rights and licenses granted to each Party under this Agreement and the obligations of each Party shall cease.
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12.11
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Except as expressly provided herein, the termination or expiration of this Agreement shall not relieve any Party from its obligations arising prior to such expiration or termination.
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12.12
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Termination is not the exclusive remedy under this Agreement and, whether or not termination is effected, all other rights and remedies at law or equity will remain available.
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16.1
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Amendment and Waiver. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, any provision of this Agreement may be amended and the observance of any provision of this Agreement may be waived (either generally or any particular instance and either retroactively or prospectively) only with the written consent of the Parties.
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16.2
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Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of New York, USA, without regard to conflicts of laws provisions thereof.
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16.3
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Headings. Headings and captions are for convenience only and are not to be used in the interpretation of this Agreement. The Parties have had an equal role in the negotiation and preparation of this Agreement and, in the event of any ambiguity in this Agreement, no negative inference shall be drawn against either Party as the primary draftsperson of the Agreement and all provisions shall be construed in accordance with their fair meaning.
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16.4
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Notices. Notices under this Agreement shall be sufficient if personally delivered or by facsimile or email transmission, or delivered by a recognized international courier service to a Party at its addresses set forth in the signature block below or as amended by notice pursuant to this subsection.
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16.5
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Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes all prior or contemporaneous proposals, oral or written, all negotiations, conversations, or discussions between or among the Parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement and all past dealing or industry custom.
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16.6
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Arbitration. Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in relation to this Agreement or at law, or the breach, termination or invalidity thereof, that cannot be settled amicably by agreement of the Parties hereto, shall be finally and exclusively settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the Rules of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce, before three (3) neutral arbitrators selected in accordance with the procedures of the International Chamber of Commerce. The place of arbitration shall be New York, New York. The arbitrators shall not have the authority to grant any award or relief that is not permitted by the terms of this Agreement, or to vary the terms of this Agreement. All documents and agreements relative to any such dispute shall be read, interpreted, and construed from the English versions thereof. The award rendered shall be final and binding upon both Parties. Judgment upon the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction, or application may be made to such court for judicial acceptance of the award and/or an order of enforcement as the case may be. Unless the arbitrators determine that equity requires otherwise, the arbitrators shall award to the prevailing Party (as determined by the arbitrators) the costs of the arbitration, as well as the reasonable, out-of-pocket fees and expenses of the prevailing Party’s attorneys. Any arbitration subject to this Section shall be completed within six (6) months from the filing of notice of a request for such arbitration, and the decision of the arbitrators shall be in written form, setting forth findings of fact and conclusions of law with the reasons for such findings and conclusions stated. The arbitration proceedings and the decision shall, except as required by applicable laws, not be made public without the joint consent of the Parties and each Party shall maintain the confidentiality of such proceedings and decision unless otherwise permitted by the other Party. The decision of the arbitrators shall be the sole, exclusive and binding remedy of the Parties regarding any and all disputes, controversies, claims and counterclaims presented to the arbitrators. The decision of the arbitrators will be final and not subject to further review, except pursuant to the United States Federal Arbitration Act. Any award may be entered in a court of competent jurisdiction for a judicial recognition of the decision and an order of enforcement. Each Party has the right before or, if the arbitrators cannot hear the matter within an acceptable period, during the arbitration, to seek and obtain from the appropriate court provisional remedies such as attachment, preliminary injunction and replevin, to avoid irreparable harm, maintain the status quo, or preserve the subject matter of the arbitration. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any dispute relating to a Party’s Patent Rights shall be submitted to a court of competent jurisdiction.
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16.7
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Publicity. Neither Party shall issue any press release or make any other public announcement concerning the execution or existence of this Agreement or any of the terms hereof without the prior written consent of the other Party, which may not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
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16.8
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Force Majeure. If a Party is unable to perform its obligations or enjoy the benefits of the Agreement because of the occurrence of any contingency beyond the reasonable control of such Party, including, but not limited to, war (whether a declaration thereof is made or not), terrorism, sabotage, insurrection, rebellion, riot or other act of civil disobedience, act of a public enemy, act of any government or any agency or subdivision thereof, judicial action, general strikes, fire, accident, explosion, epidemic, quarantine, restrictions, storm, flood, earthquake, adverse weather conditions, other natural disasters, Acts of God, unless such occurrence is caused by a Party's negligent act or omission, (a “Force Majeure Event”), the Party who has been affected shall give prompt written notice to the other and shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to resume performance as soon as practicable. Upon receipt of such notice, all obligations affected by such Force Majeure Event under this Agreement (other than any payment obligations here under)
,
which shall remain in full force and effect) shall be suspended for the duration of such Force Majeure Event. Upon the termination of any Force Majeure Event, the Party affected shall be obligated to cure or remedy any failure to perform by reason of such Force Majeure Event. If the period of nonperformance exceeds sixty (60) days from the notice, the Party whose performance has not been affected may terminate the Agreement in its entirety or on a Product-by-Product or country-by-country basis.
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16.9
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Severability. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable, then the meaning of said provision will be construed, to the extent feasible, so as to render the provision enforceable, and if no feasible interpretation would save such provision, it will be severed from the remainder of this Agreement which will remain in full force and effect unless the severed provision is essential and material to the rights or benefits received by any Party. In such event, the Parties will use their respective best commercial efforts to negotiate, in good faith, a substitute, valid and enforceable provision or agreement which most nearly effects the Parties’ intent in entering into this Agreement.
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16.10
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Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which will be an original, but which together will constitute one and the same instrument. Execution and delivery of this Agreement by exchange of facsimile copies, or electronic copies in PDF format, bearing the facsimile signature of a Party shall constitute a valid and binding execution and delivery of this Agreement by such Party.
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16.11
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No Third Party Beneficiaries. None of the provisions of this Agreement shall be for the benefit of or be enforceable by any creditor of either Party or by any other third party. This Agreement is not intended to confer any rights or remedies hereunder upon and shall not be enforceable by any person other than the Parties hereto, their respective successors and permitted assigns.
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NOVAVAX, INC.
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LG LIFE SCIENCES, LTD.
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By: /s/ Rahul Singhvi
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By: /s/ Iljae Jung
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Name: Rahul Singhvi
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Name: Dr. Iljae Jung
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Title: CEO and President
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Title: CEO and President
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[***]
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[***]
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[***]
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[***]
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[***]
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[***]
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a)
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designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
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b)
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designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
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c)
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evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluations; and
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d)
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disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
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By:
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/s/ Stanley C. Erck
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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Date: November 4, 2011
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By:
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/s/ Frederick W. Driscoll
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Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer
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By:
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/s/ Stanley C. Erck
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
By:
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/s/ Frederick W. Driscoll
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Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer
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