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FIRE 09.30.2012 EX 10.2

Manufacturing Services and Supply Agreement

This Manufacturing Services and Supply Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated as of October 31, 2012 (the “Effective Date”), is entered into by and between Sourcefire, Inc. a Delaware corporation with its principal office located at 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive Columbia, MD 21046 and its designated affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Sourcefire”) and Advanced Industrial Computer, Inc. (“AIC”).  Sourcefire and AIC may each also be referred to herein as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”.

WHEREAS, AIC is a supplier of certain technology components and also performs development and manufacturing services relating to the production and delivery of technology products; and

WHEREAS, Sourcefire desires to engage AIC to provide non-exclusive manufacturing, warranty and supply services to Sourcefire in accordance with the terms set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained in this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

DEFINITIONS

As used herein, the following capitalized terms will have the meanings set forth below:

“AVL” or the “Approved Vendor List” means the list of third party vendors approved by Sourcefire that AIC may purchase Components from.

“Binding Forecast” shall have the meaning given to it in Section 5.1.

“Bill of Materials” means the complete and detailed list of all Components, labels, documentation and other materials necessary for the manufacturing, processing and packaging the Products pursuant to the Specifications.

“Components” means those component parts, materials, and other items that comprise the Products that may include processors, motherboards, chassis, disk drives, power supplies, fans, screws and fasteners, cables, and wiring and mounting brackets.

“Confidential Information” means any and all information and materials disclosed by one Party (“Discloser”) to the other Party (“Recipient”) (whether in writing or in oral, graphic, electronic or any other form) that are marked or described as, identified in writing as, or provided under circumstances indicating that such information and materials are confidential or proprietary.  The Confidential Information of Sourcefire includes, without limitation, the Bill of Materials, AVL, all Specifications and all information and materials provided by Sourcefire relating to customers and Integrators.  Information or materials shall not be considered Confidential Information to the extent such information or materials can be shown by the Recipient to have been:  (a) available to the public prior to the date of Discloser’s disclosure to Recipient or to have become available to the public thereafter without any unauthorized act or omission by Recipient; (b) rightfully in Recipient’s possession prior to the date of Discloser’s disclosure to Recipient and not otherwise restricted as to disclosure; or (c) disclosed to Recipient without restriction by a third party who had a right to 

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disclose and was not otherwise under an obligation of confidence.  Information or materials shall not be deemed to be “available to the public” or to be “in Recipient’s possession” merely if such information or materials can be reconstructed, combined or pieced together from multiple sources that are available to the public or Recipient if no one of those sources actually leads one to the entire combination, together with its meaning and importance.

“Forecast” shall have the meaning given to it in Section 5.1.

“Integrator” means any third party that manufactures, integrates or assembles Sourcefire’s products or that is otherwise part of Sourcefire’s supply chain.

“Intellectual Property” means all present and future copyrights, trade secrets, trademarks, service marks, patents, patent rights, utility models, industrial property rights, mask works, inventions, processes, designs, methods and all other intellectual and proprietary rights, including all applications and registrations with respect thereto, arising under the laws of any country or jurisdiction worldwide.

“Law” means any statute, law, regulation, ordinance, rule, judgment, order, decree, permit, concession, grant, franchise, license, agreement, directive, guideline, policy or rule of common law, or any governmental requirement or other governmental restriction or similar form of decision or determination, or any interpretation or administration of any of the foregoing by any national, state or local government (or any association, organization or institution of which any of the foregoing is a member, or to whose jurisdiction any thereof is subject, or in whose activities any thereof is a participant), whether now or hereafter in effect.

“Manufacturing Facility” means (a) a manufacturing facility owned and controlled by AIC, or (b) a third party manufacturing facility affiliated with AIC that has been approved for use pursuant to Section 13.3 at which (in either case) AIC will manufacture, assemble and ship Products for a particular Order.

“Order” means a purchase order submitted by Sourcefire to AIC, or by an Integrator to AIC on behalf of Sourcefire, that specifies the Product(s) that are to be manufactured by AIC and shipped by AIC to Sourcefire or the Integrator, as applicable.

“Product” each Sourcefire product identified in the Bill of Materials that will be manufactured or assembled by AIC in accordance with the Specifications.  The Product may be a partially completed version of Sourcefire’s finished product that ultimately will be shipped to Sourcefire’s customers by Integrators on behalf of Sourcefire.

“Product Price” means the sale price of the Product to be charged to Sourcefire and its Integrators by AIC which price includes the cost of all Components, manufacturing and assembly costs, packaging costs and all related services, but excludes carrier shipping costs, freight charges, any customs duties and value added tariffs and similar type of taxes.

“Specifications” means the design, engineering, functional and/or technical specifications for each Product including, but not limited to, the Bill of Materials, assembly drawings, process documentation, test specifications, current revision number and all applicable third party Components as provided by Sourcefire to AIC from time to time.

1. RELATIONSHIP OVERVIEW

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1.1. Manufacture and Supply Relationship.  This Agreement will govern the relationship between the Parties with respect to (a) the supply of all Components included in the Bill of Materials, (b) the manufacture of Products by AIC including, but not limited to, the design, testing and configuration services, production and supply chain process and quality control procedures to be implemented by AIC while manufacturing Products, (c) the shipment of Products to Sourcefire or Integrators, as applicable, and (d) the return of Products to AIC.

1.2. Program Manager/Team.  Sourcefire and AIC each shall designate a program manager (each, a “Program Manager”) who shall be the principal point of contact for each Party for all matters relating to this Agreement.

2. PRODUCT MANUFACTURING

2.1. Product Specifications.  AIC shall manufacture all Products in accordance with (a) the Specifications, (b) the manufacturing requirements set forth in Section 2.4, and (c) the quantities and other terms set forth in the Forecast and each Order.

2.2.  Changes to Product Specifications.  Excluding Orders that have already been submitted and are in process, at any time and from time to time, Sourcefire may, by written change order, request changes to the Specifications for any Product (“Requested Change Order”).  Upon receipt of the Requested Change Order, the Parties agree that: (a) AIC shall notify Sourcefire in writing of any impact information as deemed relevant and material by AIC, particularly with respect to any terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, cost, Bill of Materials, inventory, delivery time and lead times, Product Prices, labor costs and any other additional costs associated therewith; and (b) AIC will not proceed with a change in the manufacturing process to implement the requested modified Specifications for such Product until: (i) the Parties further agree to a final written change order for such Specifications (“Final Change Order”) incorporating any and all of the Requested Change Order and any changes to the Forecast and this Agreement reflecting the impact information provided by AIC including, without limitation, Product Prices, delivery and lead times, Bill of Materials and costs and the effective date of such Final Change Order; and (ii) Sourcefire authorizes the manufacturing of the Products based upon the Final Change Order commencing on the effective date of such Final Change Order.  AIC will not refuse to implement any changes to any Specifications unless AIC reasonably determines that the requested changes are incapable of being implemented in a commercially reasonable manner. 

2.3.  Approval of Launch Processes.  AIC will adhere to the following production process for each Product:

(a)  Prototype.  AIC will initially build a prototype of each Product based on the Specifications for such Product.  At Sourcefire’s expense AIC will then test such prototype in accordance with Sourcefire’s testing requirements.  Sourcefire shall specify all tests required to be performed on a Product prototype by AIC.  Upon Sourcefire’s request, AIC will provide Sourcefire with all test results that are derived from the tests required by this Agreement and such other tests separately conducted by AIC relating to any Product.  

(b)  First Article Production.  If Sourcefire, in its sole discretion, determines that the prototype of a Product conforms to all Specifications and satisfies all of Sourcefire’s testing requirements, then AIC shall proceed to the first article production of one (1) unit of such Product and Sourcefire shall pay for the cost of such unit but not for any other fees or expenses (i.e. no services costs).  

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Upon request by Sourcefire, AIC will provide Sourcefire with photographs of each Product as part of first article production in order for Sourcefire to examine the design, coloring and other aesthetic features of such Product.  AIC shall not undertake the first article production for any Product until Sourcefire has approved the prototype for such Product.  During the first article production process for any Product, Sourcefire shall have the right to be present at the Manufacturing Facility where the first article production takes place.  Following completion of the first article production of a Product, Sourcefire shall then determine, in its sole discretion, if AIC has successfully achieved first article production for such Product based on the Specifications and all other testing requirements.  If Sourcefire approves the first article production for a Product, then AIC shall be permitted to manufacture and ship such Product to Integrators and Sourcefire upon receipt of an Order.  If Sourcefire does not approve the first article production for a Product due to the failure to conform with the Specifications or testing requirements, then Sourcefire shall provide AIC with the causes (in reasonable detail) as to why AIC did not successfully achieve the first article production for such Product and also provide any necessary and specific suggestions, guidelines and corrective actions to assist AIC in achieving approval for first article production. Thereafter, AIC shall proceed again with the aforementioned first article production and approval process set forth in this Section 2.3(b) until the first article production for such Product is approved by Sourcefire.

(c)  Production at Manufacturing Facilities.  AIC shall be required to follow the prototype and first article production approval process in Section 2.3(a) and 2.3(b) at each Manufacturing Facility for each Product.  

2.4. Manufacturing Requirements.  Each Product manufactured by AIC must conform to the Specifications before the Product can be shipped by AIC.  If any Product manufactured by AIC does not conform to the Specifications or pass the applicable testing requirements, then AIC shall correct all deficiencies and/or non-conformities and replace or repair such defective Product, at no additional charge to Sourcefire or the Integrators (other than as required under Section 2.2 for a Requested Change Order), before such Product is shipped by AIC.  Sourcefire shall have the right, at any time in its sole discretion, to observe AIC’s performance of required testing, provided that such observation does not interfere with AIC’s operations.  

2.5. Production Records.  AIC shall maintain all quality records and test results for all manufactured Products and deliver them to Sourcefire upon request by Sourcefire.  AIC will use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the accuracy of all such records and test results.

3. MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

3.1. Materials Fulfillment. AIC will procure and supply all Components and other materials listed in the Bill of Materials necessary to manufacture, process, pack and deliver all Products ordered by Sourcefire and the Integrators.  AIC may not use any components, materials or parts not listed in the Bill of Materials to manufacture the Products without the prior written consent of Sourcefire.  AIC will use its commercial best efforts to manage its inventory of Components pursuant to each Forecast.  AIC shall (a) provide Sourcefire with an inventory report of all finished Products, Products-in-process and Components on a real time basis upon request, (b) utilize a first-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory management system so that (i) all Components are utilized in the manufacturing of the Products in the order that such Components are purchased by AIC and (ii) the Products manufactured hereunder will be shipped in the order that they are manufactured, and (c) AIC shall provide Sourcefire with all documentation that tracks how inventory (both finished Products and Components) are tracked by AIC.  AIC hereby grants to Sourcefire a non-exclusive, fully paid-up right and license to access and use, on a real time basis, AIC’s on-line supply chain 

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management, enterprise resource planning (ERP) and such other software systems customarily provided to AIC’s customers used to track Component and Product inventories and the ordering, production and shipment of all Orders.

3.2. Materials Liability.  AIC will be responsible for the procurement and management of all Components and Products inventory to meet Sourcefire’s requirements and all Orders placed by Sourcefire and the Integrators.  AIC will use best efforts to fulfill all Binding Forecasts provided by Sourcefire under this Agreement. Sourcefire will only be liable to AIC for those Components that AIC has purchased, or issued purchase orders for, pursuant to a Binding Forecast.  

3.3. Approved Vendor List.  AIC agrees to procure the Components and other materials listed in the Bill of Materials only from vendors listed on the AVL.  If Sourcefire does not specify a vendor for a specific Component then AIC shall have the discretion to determine from which vendor to procure such Component.  Sourcefire may amend the AVL at any time upon prior written notice to AIC, except that in the event such amendment materially impacts the terms and conditions of this Agreement including, without limitation, the manufacturing costs, Bill of Materials, delivery and lead times, then the Parties shall amend this Agreement as necessary.  AIC will not deviate from the AVL without Sourcefire’s prior written approval.  Any deletion of a vendor from the AVL with whom AIC has ordered Components or for which AIC is carrying an inventory of Components shall not relieve Sourcefire of any liability to pay AIC for such Components in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

4. LICENSES

4.1. License Grant.  Sourcefire hereby grants AIC a worldwide, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable and royalty free license under all Intellectual Property rights provided by Sourcefire with respect to the Products to use such Intellectual Property and Confidential Information of Sourcefire solely to manufacture the Products at the Manufacturing Facilities and to perform the services required by this Agreement.

4.2. Restrictions; Reservation of Rights.  Each Party agrees to use the other Party’s Intellectual Property and Confidential Information only to manufacture Products and to perform its obligations or exercise its rights under this Agreement.  AIC shall not (a) license, distribute or otherwise make any Sourcefire Intellectual Property available to any third party that has not been pre-approved by Sourcefire, (b) reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble or otherwise attempt to determine the source code of any software that Sourcefire or the Integrators provides to AIC, or (c) use Sourcefire’s proprietary software program SNORT, or any other portion of any software provided by Sourcefire or an Integrator, to provide services to or for any third party or to directly or indirectly manufacture any products that are competitive with, or substantially similar to, the Products.  Any rights in Sourcefire’s Intellectual Property and Confidential Information not expressly granted to AIC under this Agreement are reserved by Sourcefire; any rights in AIC’s Intellectual Property and Confidential Information not expressly granted to Sourcefire under this Agreement are reserved by AIC.

4.3. Information Exchange.  Each Party shall provide the other Party with such Confidential Information as it determines in its sole discretion is necessary to facilitate AIC’s manufacturing of the Products.  At either Party’s request, each Party shall answer all reasonable questions with respect to the Confidential Information disclosed by the other Party.  All information disclosed by Sourcefire with respect to the Specifications shall constitute the Confidential Information of Sourcefire.

5. FORECASTING AND ORDERING

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5.1. Forecast.  On or before the forty-fifth (45th) day prior to the beginning of each calendar quarter, Sourcefire will provide AIC with a forecast in writing (including by e-mail) that covers the expected Orders by Sourcefire and the Integrators for the following six (6) calendar quarters (the “Forecast”).  The first two (2) full calendar quarters of the Forecast will be binding (the “Binding Forecast”) on Sourcefire and AIC. The Binding Forecast shall include the number of Products to be manufactured by AIC (without the requirement of an Order being placed) during the applicable quarter. AIC shall have ten (10) business days from receipt of the Binding Forecast to provide notice to Sourcefire that in AIC’s reasonable judgment that AIC will be unable to manufacture and deliver all of the Products required by the Binding Forecast.  If AIC does not provide Sourcefire with any such notice within the required 10-day period, then AIC shall be deemed to have accepted the Binding Forecast.  Sourcefire acknowledges that certain Components may have long lead times of between 10 – 26 weeks, thus Sourcefire will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide AIC with a Forecast that takes such lead times into account.  Sourcefire acknowledges and agrees that AIC may maintain appropriate inventories of Products and Components for the manufacture of the Products pursuant to the Forecast, provided, however, Sourcefire shall not be liable to AIC for any Products manufactured (or Components therein) in excess of the amounts set forth in the Binding Forecast unless Sourcefire submits Orders for such excess amounts.

5.2. Orders.  Sourcefire and the Integrators shall have the right under this Agreement to purchase Products and request delivery of the purchased Products by issuing AIC an Order.  Each Order will include the following information: (a) the Order number; (b) the quantity of each Product to be delivered to Sourcefire or the Integrators, as applicable; (c) delivery location; and (d) requested shipment and delivery dates.  Sourcefire and Integrators may place Orders by mail, e-mail, facsimile or pursuant to an on-line supply chain ordering system that can readily be accessed by Sourcefire, the Integrators and AIC. For the avoidance of doubt, an Order placed by an Integrator shall be a separate purchase transaction between AIC and such Integrator.

5.3. Manufacturing Capacity. Based on the Binding Forecasts provided by Sourcefire under Section 5.1 of this Agreement, AIC will use best efforts to (a) manufacture as many Products as are identified in each Binding Forecast and to ensure that its manufacturing capacity is able to support Sourcefire’s and the Integrators’ demand for all Orders, and (b) ensure that the quantity of Products forecasted in the Binding Forecast shall be manufactured and available for delivery by no later than the forty-fifth (45th) day of the calendar quarter in which such Products were forecasted.  In the event Sourcefire’s and the Integrators’ Orders for Products exceeds a Binding Forecast that AIC relied upon to forecast AIC’s manufacturing capacity, AIC shall review its manufacturing capacity and inform Sourcefire within ten (10) business days or as soon as reasonably practical as to whether AIC is able to manufacture and timely ship each Product identified in such Orders.  AIC will also ensure that Components are available to satisfy and support the planned delivery dates and other service and support requirements of this Agreement pursuant to the Forecasts.  AIC shall use the Manufacturing Facility that (a) is the most cost effective with respect to production, shipping and delivery costs, and (b) allows for timely delivery of an Order.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, Sourcefire shall have the right to determine which Manufacturing Facility shall be used to manufacture any Products for a particular Order, subject to AIC’s manufacturing capacity.

5.4. Suspension of an Order and Cancellation.  If AIC fails to deliver any Product within five (5) business days after the agreed delivery date, and the delay is not caused by Sourcefire or the Integrator, or excused by Sourcefire or the Integrator due to a force majeure condition or a common carrier delay, then Sourcefire or the Integrator, as applicable, may immediately suspend the 

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applicable Order and cancel, in whole or in part, the delayed portion of such Order.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, AIC shall use best efforts to deliver delayed Products expeditiously. 

6. PACKING, SHIPPING AND DELIVERY

6.1. Packing.  AIC shall pack, mark and prepare each Product for shipment in a manner that is commercially reasonable to attempt to prevent damage under normal handling during loading and unloading, shipping and storage in accordance with any shipping/delivery instructions provided by Sourcefire.

6.2. Shipping Documentation.  The Order number and quantity of Products contained in each package shall be marked on all packing cartons, shipping papers and subordinate documents.  A packing list must be included for every Sourcefire shipment and it will identify the total number of Products included in the shipment and the listing of the unique product serial numbers applicable to the shipment. 

6.3. Shipping. AIC shall ship all Products to the delivery address(es) set forth in the applicable Order.  AIC shall notify the party that places an Order at the time of each shipment as to the quantity of Products shipped and the specific shipping information. Shipping quantities may not vary from those established by the Order unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by the party that placed the Order.  In the event any shipment is delayed and may not be timely, Sourcefire or the Integrator, as applicable, may direct AIC to ship such Order by premium transportation designated by Sourcefire or the Integrator, as applicable, and AIC shall bear the expense of any difference in cost due to such premium transportation, provided that such delay is not in any way caused by Sourcefire or the Integrator. Until a Product is shipped, AIC shall store such Product separately from any other material stocks and in accordance with Sourcefire’s storage requirements.  AIC assumes all responsibility and liability for any loss or damage to Components and Products while stored at AIC.

6.4. Delivery.  AIC will use best efforts to meet the requested shipment and delivery dates set forth in each Order, except that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the Parties agree to reasonably delay as an excusable delay any shipment and delivery dates for any (a) Orders that exceed the requirements of a Binding Forecast that has been accepted by AIC (as provided under Section 5.1), (b) changes to Specifications (as provided under section 2.2), or (c) any delay caused by a third party carrier or supplier.  If any shipment or delivery dates are at risk, AIC will notify Sourcefire or the Integrator, as applicable, and work out the best possible delivery schedules.  AIC will deliver all Orders in accordance with the packaging, labeling and shipping requirements set forth in the Specifications, and other reasonable instructions provided by Sourcefire from time to time. AIC shall track all Orders through delivery and shall not ship or deliver partial Orders unless otherwise approved by Sourcefire.  

6.5. Requests for Delayed Delivery.  The party that places an Order shall notify AIC as soon as possible if an Order needs to be delayed or cancelled.  Upon receiving such notice for delay of an Order, AIC will endeavor to postpone Component deliveries and finished goods production to the extent that it is commercially possible and practicable, provided that Sourcefire shall be liable to AIC for any costs and expenses associated with the compliance of such request. 

6.6. Title and Risk of Loss.  AIC shall deliver all ordered Products to the designated carrier F.O.B. AIC’s shipping dock.  The carrier(s) used by AIC for shipment shall be approved by Sourcefire, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.  Title to and risk of loss of each Product 

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shall pass from AIC to the party that places the Order only upon AIC’s delivery of such Product to the designated carrier at AIC’s shipping dock for shipment.

6.7. Inspection. During normal business hours and upon reasonable notice to AIC, Sourcefire shall have the right to (a) inspect the work conducted and services provided by AIC under this Agreement at Sourcefire’s own expense; (b) inspect and test, at Sourcefire’s own expense, the Manufacturing Facility and any vehicles, containers or other equipment used in such work or services, including, without limitation, any areas where Components and Products are stored, handled, packaged, or manufactured; and (c) inspect and obtain copies of licenses, authorizations, approvals or written communications from any governmental entity or agency applicable or related to such work or services.  Sourcefire shall execute any necessary confidentiality agreements as may be required by AIC in connection with any such inspection(s). 

7. PRICES AND PAYMENT TERMS

7.1. Product Prices.  The Product Price for each Product shall be mutually agreed upon by AIC and Sourcefire and set forth in a written price list agreed to by the Parties.  The prices that AIC offers the Integrators to Purchase Products will be no greater than the Product Prices approved by Sourcefire.  AIC will provide the Product Price list to Sourcefire and the Integrators designated by Sourcefire (a) itemized by all major Components that comprise each Product manufactured, and (b) in the electronic format requested by Sourcefire.  The Product Price for each Product may not be increased without Sourcefire’s prior written consent. The Parties agree to review the Product Prices on a quarterly basis or at any time as required under this Agreement.  All pricing for Products shall exclude any freight, shipping, taxes, tariffs or duties.  

7.2. Payment Terms.  AIC shall invoice Sourcefire for each Order placed by Sourcefire at Sourcefire’s principal address set forth above after shipment of such Order by AIC. AIC may not invoice Sourcefire for any Product unless such Product has been shipped pursuant to the Order placed by Sourcefire.  AIC will not invoice Sourcefire for Orders placed by the Integrators.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, AIC may invoice Sourcefire, and Sourcefire will be liable to AIC, for each Product manufactured by AIC pursuant to a Binding Forecast if such Product is held in inventory by AIC for a period of at least forty five (45) days after the end of the quarter for which it was forecasted.  In such event, AIC shall invoice Sourcefire after such 45-day period.  Sourcefire shall pay AIC net forty-five (45) days from AIC’s date of invoice; all payments will be made only in U.S. Dollars (US$).  Sourcefire will advise AIC of any billing discrepancies or disputes about an invoice within ten (10) days of receiving the invoice.  Overdue payments shall be subject to a late payment charge of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month of the overdue amount (but not to exceed the maximum lawful rate).  AIC shall also provide Sourcefire with a monthly statement that sets forth all outstanding unpaid invoices.  AIC will invoice the Integrators separately for all Orders placed by the Integrators; an Order placed by an Integrator shall be a separate purchase transaction between AIC and such Integrator.

7.3. Taxes. Except for taxes on AIC’s income, Sourcefire shall pay and be liable for all applicable taxes, duties, freight, tariffs, and related charges, including interest and penalties, that any governmental or taxing authority imposes relating to the sale and/or delivery of Products that are ordered by Sourcefire.  All applicable taxes, including, without limitation, sales or use taxes, transaction privilege taxes, gross receipts taxes and other charges such as duties, customs, tariffs, imposts and government-imposed surcharges shall be stated separately on AIC’s invoice.  AIC shall remit all such charges to the appropriate tax authority unless Sourcefire provides sufficient proof of tax exemption and informs AIC that it is not required to remit such charges.  When property is 

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delivered and/or services are provided or the benefit of services occurs within jurisdictions in which AIC’s collection and remittance of taxes is required by law, AIC shall have sole responsibility for payment of such taxes to the appropriate tax authorities. In the event AIC does not collect tax from Sourcefire when it is legally required to do so, and AIC is subsequently audited by any tax authority, the liability of Sourcefire shall be limited to the tax assessment, with no obligation of reimbursement by Sourcefire to AIC for penalty or interest charges.  Each Party is responsible for its own respective income taxes or taxes based upon gross revenues, including, without limitation, business and occupation taxes.

8. CONFIDENTIALITY

8.1. Obligations. Recipient shall not use the Confidential Information of Discloser except for the purpose of performing its obligations and exercising its rights under this Agreement.  Recipient shall maintain the Confidential Information of Discloser with at least the same degree of care it uses to protect its own confidential information of a similar nature or sensitivity, but no less than reasonable care under the circumstances.  Unless Discloser grants specific, written, advance permission to do so, Recipient shall not disclose any Confidential Information to any third party except as provided for in Section 8.2.  Recipient shall limit access to the Confidential Information of Discloser to those employees of Recipient who have a need to know such information in order to perform its obligations and exercise its rights under this Agreement and who are bound by written confidentiality and non-use obligations to Recipient at least equivalent to Recipient’s obligations to Discloser under this Agreement.  Should Recipient determine that it needs to disclose Confidential Information of Discloser to any non-employee (including consultants and contractors) in order to perform its obligations or exercise its rights under this Agreement, Recipient shall not do so without the prior written permission of Discloser.  Upon receiving such permission, Recipient may proceed, but only after entering into a written agreement that binds such non-employee to confidentiality and non-use obligations to Recipient at least equivalent to Recipient’s obligations to Discloser under this Agreement.  Recipient shall be responsible to Discloser for the acts and omissions of any such non-employee with respect to such confidentiality and non-use obligations.

8.2. Exceptions. Recipient may disclose Confidential Information of Discloser to the extent required by Law or order of a court of competent jurisdiction, provided that, in such event, Recipient shall provide Discloser prompt, advance notice of such requirement to allow intervention (and shall cooperate with Discloser) to contest or minimize the scope of the disclosure (including through application for a protective order).  Notwithstanding the foregoing, AIC acknowledges and agrees that Sourcefire may be required to file this Agreement (including any exhibits or amendments hereto) with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and related securities exchanges and government agencies pursuant to its reporting obligations under the Law as a public company, and that all such filings will result in this Agreement becoming a publicly available document.  Sourcefire shall make any such filings as is necessary under Law without the prior consent of, or consultation with, AIC.

8.3. Return of Confidential Information. Upon any expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason or upon the request of Discloser, Recipient shall return or destroy, at Discloser’s option, all Confidential Information of Discloser and any copies thereof.  In addition, Recipient shall promptly destroy any electronic or other non-returnable embodiments of the Confidential Information.

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the Parties agree that each Party shall have the right, in addition to any other remedies available to it, to obtain an immediate injunction, without necessity of posting a bond, enjoining any breach by the other Party of Section 8.  Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, Sourcefire shall be entitled under this Agreement to all of the rights and remedies available to a contracting party under the Uniform Commercial Code.

9. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

9.1. Products and Services.  AIC represents, warrants and covenants that: (a) it is in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction in which it was formed/organized; (b) it has the corporate power and authority to enter into this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby; (c) the execution of this Agreement and the performance by AIC hereunder will not violate or conflict with any Law or result in a material breach of any provision or the loss of any material benefit under any agreement to which AIC is a party; (d) the Products manufactured hereunder shall conform to the Specifications and any applicable Order; (e) any services performed hereunder shall be performed in a professional and competent manner and in accordance with the requirements set forth herein; (f) the Products will be free from defects in workmanship and material; and (g) the Products (and Components therein) purchased by Sourcefire and the Integrators shall be new and not counterfeit and AIC has good and marketable title to such Products (and the Components therein) and, other than the pre-existing Intellectual Property rights of the vendors/manufacturers of the Components, there are no liens, claims or encumbrances of any kind whatsoever against the same. 

9.2. Warranty for DOA (Dead On Arrival).  In addition to the representations, warranties and covenants set forth in Section 9.1 and Section 9.3, AIC will also provide DOA (defined below) warranty repair or replacement, at Sourcefire’s sole discretion, related to materials, workmanship and Components of all Products at no cost to Sourcefire and Integrators, provided that: (i) Sourcefire or Integrator submits a DOA claim to AIC within forty-five (45) days following the date an Integrator initiates use of such Product, (ii) the DOA Product is returned to AIC, and (iii) AIC independently verifies that the Product is defective on arrival.  For purposes of this Section 9.2, the term “DOA” means a Product that is found to be defective within forty-five (45) days following the date an Integrator initiates use of such Product. 

9.3. Product Warranty, Remedies and Limitations.  AIC also represents, warrants and covenants to Sourcefire that the Products will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for a period of one (1) year from AIC’s invoice date.  The foregoing warranty shall not apply if the identified defects were caused by accident or damage (other than by AIC), improper installation, alteration or misuse of a Product.  AIC’s sole obligation under this limited warranty shall be, at the option of Sourcefire or the Integrator, as applicable, to repair the defective Product at AIC’s Manufacturing Facility, deliver to Sourcefire or the Integrator, as applicable, a replacement Product, or if neither of the two foregoing options is reasonably possible, a refund will be provided to the party that placed the Order and paid for the defective Product.  For any Product replaced or repaired pursuant to the limited warranty in this section, the above warranty will apply to such Product for 90 days from the shipment date or the remainder of the initial warranty based upon the original AIC invoice date, whichever is longer. Upon request by Sourcefire, AIC shall also maintain a reasonable inventory of additional Products in a separate pool to be used solely to replace Products subject to a warranty claim.  

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import and export Laws and Laws that prohibit the use of child labor; (b) obtain all necessary domestic and foreign licenses, authorizations, certifications, permits and approvals required to perform under this Agreement; and (c) AIC shall at all times perform any work required under this Agreement safely and in a manner which shall present no threat of bodily injury or property damage, and shall enforce compliance with the highest standards of safety and accident prevention found in applicable Laws.

9.5. Environmental Compliance.  AIC further represents, warrants and covenants that:

(a)  Compliance with Environmental Laws.  AIC shall comply with all applicable Environmental Laws (defined below) while performing services and manufacturing Products hereunder and obtain and maintain all licenses, authorizations, certifications and approvals required under any applicable Environmental Law in connection with this Agreement.  The term “Environmental Laws” means shall mean any and all Laws applicable to AIC’s performance under this Agreement relating to the indoor or outdoor environment, or to the health or safety of natural persons affected by the environment, or to the release or threatened release of Hazardous Materials (defined below) into the indoor or outdoor environment, including, without limitation, ambient air, soil, surface water, groundwater, sea water, wetlands, land or subsurface strata, or otherwise relating to the use of Hazardous Materials, whether now or hereafter in effect.  The term “Hazardous Materials” means any of the following: any chemicals, materials, substances or wastes that are now or hereafter become (a) defined or listed as, or included in the definition of, “hazardous substances,” “hazardous wastes,” “hazardous materials,” “extremely hazardous wastes,” “restricted hazardous wastes,” “toxic substances,” “toxic pollutants,” “contaminants,” “pollutants” or terms of similar import under any Environmental Law, and (b) prohibited, limited or regulated under any Environmental Law.

(b)  Investigation of Hazardous Materials.  AIC shall not knowingly permit the release of any Hazardous Material into the environment and, in the event of any such release, shall promptly perform any investigation, study, sampling, testing, cleanup, removal and remedial or other action necessary to remove and clean up any such Hazardous Materials in accordance with the requirements of all applicable Environmental Laws.

(c)  Reporting.  If known and confirmed, AIC shall advise Sourcefire and the Integrators of any hazard or toxic substance which is present in or may be encountered by Sourcefire and Integrators and their agents and employees in using or possessing the articles or materials furnished hereunder, and AIC shall use its best efforts to minimize the hazard or toxicity thereof.  Subject to confidentiality or similar non-disclosure requirements, AIC shall promptly provide to Sourcefire, upon request, copies of all environmental reports or surveys received or developed by AIC pertaining to AIC’s compliance with applicable Environmental Laws as such Environmental Laws apply to AIC’s performance hereunder.

(d)  Environmental Notices.  AIC shall deliver the following notices to Sourcefire:  (i) promptly upon obtaining knowledge of (x) any fact, circumstance, condition or occurrence that could form the basis of a claim relating to the violation of any Environmental Law resulting from AIC’s performance under this Agreement, or (y) any pending or threatened claim brought by any person or entity relating to the violation of any Environmental Law by AIC, a notice thereof describing the same in reasonable detail and, together with such notice or as soon thereafter as possible, a description of the action that such person or entity has taken or proposes to take with respect thereto and, thereafter, from time to time such detailed reports with respect thereto as Sourcefire may reasonably request; and (ii) promptly upon their becoming available, copies of all 

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written communications with any government authority relating to any Environmental Law or environmental claim arising out of this Agreement.

9.6 Integrators’ Warranties.  The representations and warranties made by AIC hereunder shall be deemed to apply to the Integrators.  Such representations and warranties shall be considered supplemental and in addition to any representations and warranties separately made or given by AIC to the Integrators.

9.7 Disclaimer. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN SECTION 9 REPLACE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS BY THE PARTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED OR OTHER WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

10. INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

10.1. Indemnification.  

(a) AIC agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Sourcefire, its customers, employees, successors and assigns (all referred to in this Section 10 as “Sourcefire”) from and against any losses, liabilities, costs, damages, claims, fines, penalties and expenses (including, without limitation, costs of defense or settlement and reasonable attorneys’, consultants’ and experts’ fees) that arise out of or result from:  (a) injuries or death to persons performing for by AIC under this Agreement; (b) assertions under workers’ compensation or similar acts made by persons employed or engaged by AIC; (c) any breach of any representation or warranty by AIC or failure of AIC to perform its obligations under this Agreement or to comply with any covenant in this Agreement; (d) claims by governmental authorities alleging violation of any Law, including, without limitation, any Environmental Law or import or export Law, in any way arising out of or caused or alleged to have been caused exclusively by AIC’s work or services under this Agreement for the Products provided by AIC; or (e) any actual or alleged environmental claim, or any contamination, damage or adverse effect on the environment or natural resources (including, without limitation, the cost of any investigation or remediation related thereto) in any way arising out of or caused or alleged to have been caused exclusively by AIC’s work or services under this Agreement for any Product provided by AIC.

(b) Sourcefire agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless AIC and its employees, successors and assigns (all referred to in this Section 10 as “AIC”) from and against any losses, liabilities, costs, damages, claims, fines, penalties and expenses (including, without limitation, costs of defense or settlement and reasonable attorneys’, consultants’ and experts’ fees) that arise out of or result from:  (a) injuries or death to persons or physical damage to property, excluding theft, in any way arising out of or caused or alleged to have been caused by the Product, other than claims directly attributable to AIC’s work or services under this Agreement relating to the Products; (b) assertions under workers’ compensation or similar acts made by persons employed or engaged by Sourcefire; (c) any breach of any representation or warranty by Sourcefire or failure of Sourcefire to perform its obligations under this Agreement or to comply with any covenant in this Agreement; (d) claims by governmental authorities alleging violation of any Law, including, without limitation, any Environmental Law or import or export Law, in any way arising out of or caused or alleged to have been caused by the Product, other than claims directly attributable to AIC’s work or services under this Agreement relating to the Products; or (e) any actual or alleged environmental claim, or any contamination, damage or adverse effect on the environment or natural resources (including, 

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without limitation, the cost of any investigation or remediation related thereto) in any way arising out of or caused or alleged to have been caused by the Product, other than claims directly attributable to AIC’s work or services under this Agreement for the Products.

(c) The obligation of the Party (the “Indemnifying Party”) to indemnify the other Party (the “Indemnified Party”) under this Section 10.1 is expressly contingent upon: (i) the Indemnified Party giving prompt written notice to the Indemnifying Party of any such claim for which indemnification is sought; (ii) the Indemnified Party allowing the Indemnifying Party exclusive control of the defense and any related settlement of any such claim; and (iii) the Indemnified Party furnishing the Indemnifying Party with reasonable assistance, at the Indemnifying Party’s cost and expense, in connection with the claim without prejudicing the Indemnifying Party in any manner. Subject to the foregoing conditions, nothing in this Agreement shall prohibit the Indemnified Party from hiring separate counsel, at the Indemnified Party’s own expense.

10.2. Limitation of Liability. EXCEPT FOR ANY BREACH OF SECTION 4 (“LICENSES”) OR SECTION 8 (“CONFIDENTIALITY”) AND EXCEPT FOR ANY OBLIGATIONS UNDER SECTION 10.1 (“INDEMNIFICATION”), IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS RESULTING FROM INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS OR LOSS OF USE OR DATA, WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS.

11. INSURANCE

11.1. Coverage Amounts.  AIC covenants that it will maintain in effect at all times the following insurance:

(a) Worker's compensation insurance covering AIC, subcontractors and other associates or employees, including occupational illness or disease coverage, or other similar social insurance in accordance with the laws of the country, state, or territory exercising jurisdiction over the employee and employer's liability insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,000 (USD) per occurrence.
  
(b) Comprehensive general liability insurance, including advertising injury and personal injury coverage (“AI/PI”) contractual liability coverage with a minimum combined single limit of $1,000,000 (USD) per occurrence/$2,000,000 (USD)  in the aggregate.  This policy shall be endorsed to name Sourcefire, and its directors, officers, employees and successors and assigns, as additional insured parties. 

(c) Automotive liability insurance covering use of all owned, non-owned, and hired automobiles with a minimum combined single limit of $1,000,000 (USD) per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage liability.

(d) Professional liability and errors and omissions liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 (USD) per claim.  Coverage shall include subcontractors and temporary employees of AIC as additional insured parties.

The minimum limits of coverage described in this Section 11 are not intended, and shall not be construed, to limit any liability or indemnity of each party under this Agreement.

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11.2. Endorsement; Subrogation.  Each of the above-referenced insurance coverage policies shall: (a) be endorsed to name Sourcefire as insured parties and/or loss payees; (b) act as primary and non-contributory with respect to any other insurance, captives or self-insurance maintained by Sourcefire, its directors, officers, employees and successors and assigns of each; (c) include waivers of subrogation; and (d) remain in force at all times during the term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years thereafter.

11.3. Certificate of Insurance.  AIC shall provide Sourcefire with a certificate of insurance evidencing coverage upon the execution hereof.   At least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of any insurance policy, AIC shall provide Sourcefire with appropriate proof of issuance of a renewal policy continuing in force and effect the insurance coverage of the insurance so expiring.
  
11.4. Changes in Insurance.  AIC shall provide Sourcefire with thirty (30) days written notice of any changes in any insurance policy or cancellation thereof; provided, however, that AIC shall not make any material revisions to such policy that may adversely affect Sourcefire’s rights without Sourcefire’s prior written consent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld).

12. TERM AND TERMINATION

12.1. Term of Agreement. Unless terminated sooner in accordance with applicable conditions stated in Section 12, the term of this Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date and shall continue in full force and effect for a term of three (3) year (the “Initial Term”).  After the Initial Term, this Agreement shall automatically renew for successive one (1)-year terms (each a, “Renewal Term”) unless either Party notifies the other Party at least one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of the then-current term of such Party’s desire not to renew this Agreement in which event this Agreement shall not renew and shall automatically terminate at the end of the then-current term.

12.2. Grounds for Immediate Termination. Either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately without liability for said termination, upon written notice to the other Party, if any one or more of the following events occur: (a) a voluntary or involuntary petition for bankruptcy is filed for, or with respect to the other Party; (b) the other Party is adjudged bankrupt; (c) a court assumes jurisdiction of the other Party’s assets under a federal reorganization act; (d) a trustee or receiver is appointed by a court to control the other Party’s assets; (e) the other Party becomes insolvent or suspends business for any reason; and (f) the other Party makes an assignment of its assets for the benefit of its creditors, except as required in the ordinary course of business.

12.3. Grounds for Termination.  In addition to the termination rights set forth in Section 12.2, either Party may terminate this Agreement in the event of a breach of any material term or condition of this Agreement by the other Party provided that the breaching Party is provided with written notice of such breach by the non-breaching Party and the breaching Party has thirty (30) days to cure such breach.

12.4. Effect of Termination.  Sections 3.2 (“Materials Liability”), 5.1 (Forecast), 8 (“Confidentiality”), 10 (“Indemnification; Limitation of Liability”) and 13 (“Miscellaneous”) shall survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement.

13. MISCELLANEOUS

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13.1. Notices.  Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, any notice or demand given under the terms of this Agreement or pursuant to statute shall be in writing and shall be delivered in person or sent by facsimile or email transmission (with confirmation of receipt), certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or by express delivery service or other overnight delivery service, proper postage or other charges paid, and addressed to the respective Parties as follows:

To: Sourcefire
9770 Patuxent Woods Drive 
Columbia, MD 21046
Attention:  General Counsel
Telephone: 410.423.1994
Facsimile: 410.290.0024

To:  Advanced Industrial Computer, Inc.
21808 Garcia Lane
City of Industry, CA 91789
Attention: Mark Chen
Telephone: 909.895.8989, ext. 102
Facsimile: 909.895.8999

or to such other address as any Party shall designate by proper notice.  Notices shall be deemed to have been received as of the date of actual receipt.  A signed receipt shall be obtained when a notice is delivered in person.  The address for notice set out above may be changed at any time by giving thirty (30) days’ prior written notice.

13.2. Status of the Parties. AIC is engaged in an independent business and shall perform its obligations under this Agreement as an independent contractor and not as an agent or employee of or a joint venturer with Sourcefire. AIC shall be solely responsible for all matters relating to payment of its employees, including, but not limited to, compliance with worker’s compensation, unemployment and disability insurance, social security withholding, and all such matters.

13.3. Subcontractors; Third Party Facilities.  AIC shall not use (a) subcontractors to manufacture the Products or (b) utilize a third party manufacturing or warehouse facility that is not owned or controlled by AIC (each, a “Third Party Facility”) to manufacture the Products or to store the Products without the prior written consent of Sourcefire.  If Sourcefire approves the use of a subcontractor or a Third Party Facility, AIC shall be fully responsible and liable for the acts and omissions of such subcontractor and Third Party Facility. AIC shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Sourcefire from and against any and all liability for payment of AIC’s permitted subcontractors, suppliers and Third Part Facilities, including without limitation, mechanic’s liens, except that this provision shall not apply for any of vendor on the Approved Vendor List.

13.4. Assignment of Agreement or Rights.  AIC shall not assign, sell, transfer, delegate or otherwise dispose of, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, by operation of law or otherwise, any rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of Sourcefire.  Except as provided herein, any purported assignment, transfer or delegation by AIC shall be null and void.  Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.  Sourcefire, Inc. may assign any rights or delegate any of its obligations hereunder to any subsidiary of Sourcefire.  Any Order from a subsidiary of Sourcefire, Inc. shall be an Order from, and obligation of, such subsidiary.

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13.5. Governing Law.  This Agreement is to be construed in accordance with and governed by the internal laws of the State of Maryland without giving effect to any choice of law rule that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the internal laws of the State of Maryland to the rights and duties of the parties.  The Parties agree that this Agreement shall not be governed by the U.N. Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.  Any legal suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be commenced in a federal court serving Howard County, Maryland and each party hereto irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of any such court in any such suit, action or proceeding.

13.6. Non-Waiver.  Failure by either Party to insist upon strict performance of any of the terms and conditions hereof, or delay in exercising any rights or remedies provided herein, shall not release the other Party from any of the obligations of this Agreement and shall not be deemed a waiver of any rights of such other Party to insist upon strict performance thereof.

13.7. Attorney’s Fees.  In the event either Party brings legal action to enforce any provision herein, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to collect from the losing Party reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred.

13.8. Entire Agreement and Modification.  No agreement or understanding in any way modifying these terms and conditions, either before or after the execution hereof, shall be binding upon either Party unless in writing and signed by both Parties.  This Agreement, together with any Exhibits attached hereto and the Specifications, Bill of Materials and documents provided by Sourcefire to AIC as part of this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else set forth in this Agreement, the Parties agree that the Specifications, Product Price lists and/or Bill of Materials for a particular Product may be changed by email correspondence.

13.9. Severability.  If any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof, and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.

13.10 Force Majeure.  Except for payment obligations, neither Party shall be responsible for any delay or failure in performance to the extent such delay or failure is caused by fire, embargo, explosion, earthquake, flood, war, labor dispute, government requirements, acts of God, global inability to secure raw materials or transportation facilities, acts or omissions of carriers or suppliers, or other causes beyond the Party's control.

13.11. Headings.  The headings of the sections and subsections in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be deemed to affect, qualify, simplify, add to or subtract from the contents of the clauses that they reference.

13.12. Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in counterpart signature pages, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Manufacturing Services and Supply Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives in one or more counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, effective as of the day and year set forth above.

  
	
		
	Advanced Industrial Computer, Inc.
	Sourcefire, Inc.

	 
	 

By: /s/ Michael Liang                          By: /s/ Todd P. Headley
Name: Michael Liang                          Name: Todd P. Headley
Title: President    Title: Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit 10.1

 

 

FOURTH AMENDMENT TO FIRST LIEN CREDIT AGREEMENT

 

THIS FOURTH AMENDMENT TO FIRST LIEN CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is entered into as of September 19, 2012 by and among GSE ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., a Delaware corporation f/k/a Gundle/SLT Environmental, Inc. (the “Borrower”), the other Persons party hereto that are designated as a “Credit Party” on the signature pages hereof, GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (in its individual capacity, “GE”), as Agent and as a Lender, and the other LENDERS signatory hereto.

 

W I T N E S S E T H:

 

WHEREAS, Borrower, the other Credit Parties, GE, as Agent and as a Lender, and the other Lenders from time to time party thereto are parties to that certain First Lien Credit Agreement dated as of May 27, 2011 (as the same has been and may hereafter be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”);

 

WHEREAS, Borrower has requested that Agent and Lenders amend certain provisions of the Credit Agreement; and

 

WHEREAS, subject to the satisfaction (or waiver by the Lenders) of the conditions set forth herein, Agent and the Lenders signatory hereto are willing to amend the Credit Agreement in certain respects, in each case, on the terms set forth herein.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements, provisions and covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

 

1. Defined Terms.  Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Credit Agreement.

 

2. Amendments to Credit Agreement.  Upon satisfaction (or waiver by the Lenders) of the conditions set forth in Section 3 hereof, the Credit Agreement is hereby amended as follows:

 

a. Section 6.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by deleting subsection (a) thereof in its entirety and substituting the following therefor:

 

“(a)           The Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries shall not make or commit to make Capital Expenditures (excluding, in any event, to the extent constituting Capital Expenditures, the purchase price for the Poly America Assets) for any Fiscal Year set forth below in excess of the amount set forth in the table below with respect to such Fiscal Year:

 

	
Fiscal Year Ending

	
Capital Expenditure Limitation

	
December 31, 2012

	
$21,700,000

	
December 31, 2013

	
$17,000,000

	
December 31, 2014

	
$11,250,000

	
December 31, 2015

	
$5,000,000

	
December 31, 2016

	
$3,000,000"

  

 

  

b. Section 6.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby further amended by deleting subsection (b) thereof in its entirety and substituting the following therefor:

 

"(b)           In addition to the foregoing, in the event that the amount of Capital Expenditures permitted to be made by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries pursuant to clause (a) above in any Fiscal Year (before giving effect to any increase in such permitted Capital Expenditure amount pursuant to this clause (b) and without giving effect to clauses (c) through (e) below) is greater than the amount of Capital Expenditures actually made by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries during such Fiscal Year, seventy-five (75%) (or, solely in respect of the Fiscal Year ending December 31, 2012, one hundred percent (100%)) of such excess may be carried forward and utilized to make Capital Expenditures in the immediately succeeding Fiscal Year, provided that no amounts once carried forward pursuant to this subsection 6.1(b) may be carried forward to any Fiscal Year thereafter and such amounts may only be utilized after the Borrower and its Subsidiaries have utilized in full the permitted Capital Expenditure amount for such Fiscal Year as set forth in clause (a) above (without giving effect to any increase in such amount pursuant to this clause (b))."

c. Section 11.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby further amended by deleting the definition of Poly America Assets set forth therein and substituting the following therefor:

"Poly America Assets" means the equipment and other assets purchased by GSE Lining Technology, LLC pursuant to and in accordance with the Poly America Purchase Agreement, including dye removal and line removal related thereto, together with any improvements and/or refurbishments to such equipment and other assets.

3. Conditions.  The effectiveness of this Amendment is subject to the satisfaction (or waiver by the Lenders) of the following conditions precedent or concurrent:

 

a. the execution and delivery to Agent of this Amendment by each Credit Party, Agent and Required Lenders;

 

b. payment by Borrower to Agent of a fully-earned, non-refundable amendment fee for the ratable benefit of each applicable Lender that has delivered and released to Agent its executed signature page to this Amendment by no later than 1:00 p.m. EST on September 19, 2012 (each such Lender, a “Consenting Lender”), equal to 0.125% of the sum of (y) the aggregate Revolving Loan Commitments of all Consenting Lenders and (z) the outstanding principal amount of the Initial Term Loan held by Consenting Lenders, in each case, as of the date hereof;

 

  

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c. the truth and accuracy in all material respects of the representations and warranties contained in Section 4 hereof; and

 

d. no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing or arise as a direct result of the effectiveness of this Amendment.

4. Representations and Warranties.   Each Credit Party hereby represents and warrants to Agent and each Lender as follows:

a. the representations and warranties made by such Credit Party contained in the Loan Documents are true and correct in all material respects (without duplication of any materiality qualifier contained therein) as of the date hereof, except to the extent such representation or warranty expressly relates to an earlier date (in which event such representations and warranties were true and correct in all material respects (without duplication of any materiality qualifier contained therein) as of such earlier date;

 

b. such Credit Party is a corporation or limited liability company, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation or formation, as applicable;

c. such Credit Party has the power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Amendment and the Credit Agreement, as amended hereby;

 

d. the execution, delivery and performance by such Credit Party of this Amendment and the Credit Agreement, as amended hereby, have been duly authorized by all necessary action;

e. this Amendment and the Credit Agreement, as amended hereby, constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of such Credit Party, enforceable against such Person in accordance with their terms, except as enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditor’s rights generally or by equitable principles relating to enforceability;

f. the execution, delivery and performance by each of the Credit Parties of this Amendment have been duly authorized by all necessary action, and do not and will not: (a) contravene the terms of any of that Person’s Organization Documents; (b) conflict with or result in any breach or contravention of, or result in the creation of any Lien under, any document evidencing any material Contractual Obligation to which such Person is a party or any material order, injunction, writ or decree of any Governmental Authority to which such Person or its Property is subject; or (c) violate any material Requirement of Law in any material respect; and

g. no Default or Event of Default exists or shall arise as a direct result of the effectiveness of this Amendment.

 

  

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5. No Modification.  Except as expressly set forth herein, nothing contained herein shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of compliance with any term or condition contained in the Credit Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents or constitute a course of conduct or dealing among the parties.  Except as expressly stated herein, the Agent and Lenders reserve all rights, privileges and remedies under the Loan Documents.  Except as amended or consented to hereby, the Credit Agreement and other Loan Documents remain unmodified and in full force and effect.  All references in the Loan Documents to the Credit Agreement shall be deemed to be references to the Credit Agreement as amended and waived hereby.

 

6. Counterparts.  This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement.  Signature pages may be detached from multiple separate counterparts and attached to a single counterpart.  Delivery of an executed signature page of this Amendment by facsimile transmission or Electronic Transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart hereof.

 

7. Successors and Assigns.  The provisions of this Amendment shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns; provided that none of the Credit Parties may assign or transfer any of its rights or obligations under this Amendment without the prior written consent of the Agent.

 

8. Further Assurance.  Borrower hereby agrees from time to time, as and when requested by the Agent or Lender, to execute and deliver or cause to be executed and delivered, all such documents, instruments and agreements and to take or cause to be taken such further or other action as the Agent or Lender may reasonably deem necessary or desirable in order to carry out the intent and purposes of this Amendment, the Credit Agreement and the Loan Documents.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction.

 

(a)           Governing Law.  The laws of the State of New York shall govern all matters arising out of, in connection with or relating to this Amendment, including, without limitation, its validity, interpretation, construction, performance and enforcement (including, without limitation, any claims sounding in contract or tort law arising out of the subject matter hereof and any determinations with respect to post-judgment interest) (without regard to conflicts of law principles (other than Sections 5-1401 and 5-1402 of the New York General Obligations Law)).

 

(b)           Submission to Jurisdiction.  Any legal action or proceeding with respect to this Amendment shall be brought exclusively in the courts of the State of New York located in the City of New York, Borough of Manhattan, or of the United States of America sitting in the Southern District of New York and, by execution and delivery of this Amendment, each Credit Party hereby accepts for itself and in respect of its property, generally and unconditionally, the jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts.  The parties hereto hereby irrevocably waive any objection, including any objection to the laying of venue or based on the grounds of forum non conveniens, that any of them may now or hereafter have to the bringing of any such action or proceeding in such jurisdictions.

 

  

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(c)           Service of Process.  Each Credit Party hereby irrevocably waives personal service of any and all legal process, summons, notices and other documents and other service of process of any kind and consents to such service in any suit, action or proceeding brought in the United States of America with respect to or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this Agreement by any means permitted by applicable Requirements of Law, including by the mailing thereof (by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid) to the address of such Person specified in the Credit Agreement (and shall be effective when such mailing shall be effective, as provided therein).  Each Credit Party agrees that a final judgment in any such action or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law.

 

(d)           Non-Exclusive Jurisdiction.  Nothing contained in this Section 10 shall affect the right of Agent to serve process in any other manner permitted by applicable Requirements of Law or commence legal proceedings or otherwise proceed against any Credit Party in any other jurisdiction.

 

(e)           Waiver of Jury Trial.  THE PARTIES HERETO, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WAIVE ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, SUIT, OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF, IN CONNECTION WITH OR RELATING TO, THIS

AMENDMENT, THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS AND ANY OTHER TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREBY AND THEREBY. THIS WAIVER APPLIES TO ANY ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING WHETHER SOUNDING IN TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE.

 

10. Severability.  The illegality or unenforceability of any provision of this Amendment or any instrument or agreement required hereunder shall not in any way affect or impair the legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Amendment or any instrument or agreement required hereunder.

 

[Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank; Signature Pages Follow]

 

  

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