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Bell Philosophy

We at Bell realize the important contribution our suppliers make to the growth and success of our company, and we depend in large part on small, disadvantaged and women-owned businesses to competitively supply quality goods and services in a timely manner at the lowest fair market prices.
In order to maintain our leadership position in the industry, we are constantly searching for reliable new suppliers who can meet the challenges posed by an ever changing technological environment, and keep pace with state-of-the-art advances in manufacturing and engineering. We realize that in developing our suppliers potential, we not only insure our future success, but also enable our suppliers to satisfy present commitments by establishing a sound base for mutual cooperation and support.

We appreciate your interest in our company and encourage you to forward product literature or personally visit with Procurement representatives so that we may learn more of your capabilities. Join us in our mission - - "through continuous innovation, improvement, and team work, we will deliver quality products and services on time, every time, that meet or exceed our internal / and external customers requirements at costs that represent superior value" - - and insure your success as a member of the Bell team!

Ethics

The highest order of ethical conduct is maintained at Bell Helicopter. All employees are prohibited from soliciting or accepting, directly or indirectly, bribes, gifts, gratuities, kickbacks, fees, entertainment, commissions or offerings for the purpose of rewarding favorable treatment or improperly influencing or obtaining the award of a BHTI/U.S. Government prime contract/subcontract pursuant to the provisions of the Anti-Kickback Enforcement Act of 1986 (41 U.S.C. 51 -58).

The Anti-Kickback Procedures clause, FAR 52.203-7, is incorporated in all purchase orders and subcontracts as applicable. All suppliers and subcontractors are required to report suspected violations of the Act or attempted violations of the Act by any BHTI employee or by any subcontractor employee and provide annual certification thereto.

The reporting of suspected fraud or conflict of interest by BHTI employees is encouraged. Allegations may be made to the Bell LINE Program by either telephone (817) 280-7777, a visit to the Director of Ethics or by mail to Bell LINE, Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., P.O. Box 482, Fort Worth, Texas 76101.