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Exhibit 32--Memorandum from Regional Counsel, General Services Admin-
istration, Kansas City, Mo., to Chief, Acquisition and Disposal
Division, November 24, 1959

STANDARD FORM NO. 64

Office Memorandum

• UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

TO :Chief, Acquisition and Disposal Division

FROM Regional Counsel

SUBJECT: Negotiated Sub-Lease GS-06B-5599, November 23,
Third Recon Corporation

DATE: November 24, 1959

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Negotiated Sub-Lease GS-06B-5599, dated November 23, 1959,
with Third Recon Corporation, a Missouri Corporation, has
been reviewed and it is approved only for form and legal
sufficiency, subject to the following:

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U.S. Standard Form No (Revised May 6, 1985)

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9. The Lessor shall, unless herein specified to the contrary, maintain the said premises in good repair and tenantable condition during the continuance of this lease, except in case of damage arising 1rom the act or the negligence of the Government's agents or employees. For the purpose of so maintaining the premises, the Lessor reserves the right at reasonable times to enter and inspect the premises and to make any necessary repairs thereto.

10. If the said premises be destroyed by fire or other casualty this lease shall immediately terminate. In case of partial destruction or damage, so as to render the premises untenantable, either party may terminate the lease by giving written notice to the other within fifteen days thereafter, and if so terminated no rent shall accrue to the Lessor after such partial destruction or damage.

11. No Member of or Delegate to Congress or Resident Commissioner shall be admitted to any share or part of this lease or to any benefit to arise therefrom. Nothing, however, herein contained shall be construed to extend to any incorporated company, if the lease be for the general benefit of such corporation or company.

Sheet 2a containing paragraphs numbered 12 through 21 is attached hereto and is hereby made a part of this lease.

The printed words "from year to year at a rental of" in paragraph 5, the
typed word "lessor's" appearing in the third line from the bottom of
paragraph 6, and the word "lessor's" appearing on the fourth line from
the bottom of paragraph 20, and the word "lessor's" appearing on the
third line from the bottom of paragraph 20, of this lease, were
deleted prior to signature by either party to this lease.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto subscribed their names as of the date first above written.

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(If Lessor is a comporation, the following certificate shall be executed by the secretary,or assistant secretary.)

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Secretary of the corporation named as Lessor in the attached lease; that

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in behalf of said corperation by authority of its governing body, and is within the scope of its corporate powers.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BE OBSERVED IN EXECUTING LEASE

1. This standard form of lease shall be used whenever the Government is the lessee of real property; except that when the total consideration does not exceed $100 and the term of the leasa does not exceed 1 year the use of this form is optional. In all cases where the rental to be paid exceeds $2,000 per annum the annual rental shall not exceed 15 per centum of the fair market value of the rented premises at the date of lease. Alterations, improvements, and repairs of the :ented premises by the Government shall not exceed 25 per centum of the amount of the rent f- the first year of the rental term or for the rental term if less than 1 year.

2. The lease shall be dated and the full name and address of the essor clearly written in paragraph 1.

3. The premises shall be fully described, and, in case of rooms, the floor and room number of each room given. The language inserted at the end of article 2 of the lease should specify only the general nature of the use, that is, “office quarters,” “storage space," etc.

4. Whenever the lease is executed by an attorney, agent, or trustee on behalf of the lessor, two authenticated copies of his power of attorney, or other evidence to act on behalf of the lessor, shall accompany the lease.

5. When the lessor is a partnership, the names of the partners composing the firm shall be stated in the body of the lease. The lease shall be signed with the partnership name, followed by the name of the partner signing the same.

6. Where the lessor is a corporation, the Tease shall be signed with the corporate name, followed by the signature and title of the officer or other person signing the lease on its behalf, duly attested, and, if requested by the Government, evidence of his authority so to act shall be furnished.

7. Under paragraph 6 of the lease insert necessary facilities to be furnished, such as heat, light, janitor service, etc.

8. There shall be no deviation from this form without prior authorization by the Director of Procurement, except

year.

(a) Paragraph 3 may be drafted to cover a monthly tenancy or other period less than a

(b) In paragraph 5, if a renewal for a specified period other than a year, or for a period optional with the Government is desired, the phrase "from year to year" shall be deleted and proper substitution made. If the right of renewal is not desired or cannot be secured paragraph 5 may be deleted.

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(c) Paragraph & may be deleted if the owner is not to furnish additional facilities. (d) If the premises are suitable without alterations, etc., paragraph 8 may be deleted. (e) Paragraph 9 provides that the lessor shall, “unless herein specified to the contrary, maintain the said premises "good repair, etc." A modification or elimination of this requirement would not therefore be a deviation.

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(f) In case the premises consist of unimproved land, paragraph 10 may be deleted. (0) When executing leases covering premises in foreign countries, departure from standard form is permissible to the extent necessary to conform to local laws, customs, or practices.

(ă) Additional provisions, relating to the particular subject matter mutually agreed upon, may be inserted, if not in conflict with the standard provisions, including a mutual right to terminate the lease upon a stated number of days' notice, but to permit, only the lessor so to terminate would be a deviation requiring approval as above provided.

9. When deletions or other alterations are permitted specific notation thereof shall be entered in the blank space following paragraph 11 before signing.

10. If the property leased in kenteil in a State requiring the recording of leases in order to protect the tenant's rights, care should be taken to comply with all such statutory requirènentă. Se

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Nondiscrimination in Employment. In connection with the performance of work under this lease, the Lessor agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, or national origin. The aforesaid provision shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Employment, up-grading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising: layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Lessor agrees to post hereafter in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the Lessee setting forth the provisions of the nondiscrimination clause. The Lessor further agrees to insert the foregoing provision in all subcontracts hereunder, except subcontracts for standard commercial supplies or raw materials.

13. Assignment of, Claims.

a. Pursuant to the provisions of the Assignment

of Claims Act of 1940, as amended (31 U. S. Code 203, 41 U. S. Code 15), if this lease provides for payments aggregating $1,000 or more, claims for moneys due or to become due the Lessor from the Government under this lease may be assigned to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency, and may thereafter be further assigned and reassigned to any such institution. Any such assignment or reassignment shall cover all amounts payable under this lease and not already paid, and shall not be made to more than one party, except that any such assignment or reassignment may be made to one party as agent or trustee for two or more parties participating in such financing. Notwithstanding any other provision of this lease, payments to an assignee of any moneys due or to become due under this lease shall not, to the extent provided in said Act, as amended, be subject to reduction or setoff.

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b. In no event shall copies of this lease or of any plans, specifications, or other similar documents relating to work under this lease, if marked "Top Secret," "Secret," "Confidential," or "Restricted, be furnished to any assignee of any claim arising under this lease or to any other person not entitled to receive the same; Provided, That a copy of any part or all of this lease so marked may be furnished, or any information contained therein may be disclosed, to such assignee upon the prior written authorization of the Lessee.

14. Covenant Against Contingent Fees. The Lessor warrents that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this lease upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting bona fide employees or bona fide established commercial or selling agencies maintained by the Lessor for the purpose of securing business. For breach of this warranty, the Government shall have the right to annul this lease without liability or, in its discretion, to deduct from the rental consideration the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee.

15. All rental payments under this lease will be made on a calendar-month basis in arrears without the submission of an invoice or voucher. Payment for any part-month rental will be made at the end of the first calendar month of the term of the lease.

16. The Lessor, as a part of the rental consideration, agrees to comply with all codes and ordinances applicable to the ownership and operation of the building in which the leased space is situated and, at his own expense, to obtain necessary permits and related items.

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17. All contract provisions presently required by Federal law, Executive Order or applicable regulations, to be included in contracts of the type herein set forth are hereby incorporated herein by reference.

18. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS. a. The Lessor agrees that the Comptroller General of the United States or any of his duly authorized representatives shall, until the expiration of three years after final payment under this lease, have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of the Lessor involving transactions related to this lease.

b. The Lessor further agrees to include the following provision, with appropriate insertions, in all his subcontracts hereunder:

(Name of Subcontractor)

agrees that the Comptroller

General of the United States or any of his duly authorized representatives shall, until the expiration of three years after final payment under prime contract (Contract Symbol and Number) Name of Contractor

of America and

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19. The Lessor represents: a. That he has, ☐ has not, employed or retained any company or person (other than a full-time bona fide employee working solely for the Bidder) to salicit or secure this lease: and

b. That he has, ☐ has not, paid or agreed to pay any company or person (other than a full-time bona fide employee working solely for the Bidder) any fee, commission, percentage or brokerage fee contingent upon or resulting from the award of this lease, and agrees to furnish information relating thereto as requested by the contracting officer. (For interpretation of this representation, including the term "bona fide employee," see Code of Federal Regulations, Title 44, Chapter I, Part 150).

20. As the premises to be leased will be located in a building to be rebuilt, the Lessor agrees to rebuild the building, and provide the space, facilities, utilities, partitions and all items required by and in strict accordance with all the terms, rental conditions, building requirements and specifications of Invitation Bid No. AD-6-295, dated April 3, 1959, Addendum No. 1 dated April 21, 1959, thereto, Notice To Negotiate, and Bensouda letter dated August 14, 1959, and to have the premises ready for use January 1, 1960.

tx Bid dated August 6, 1959, as amended by and attached floor plans marked Exhibit "A," and occupancy by the Government on

21. Rental prescribed in paragraph 7 of this lease shall not accrue against or be paid by the Government until the entire space demised has been made ready for use and occupancy, and the Government reserves the right to determine when the space is ready for use and occupancy. In the event the premises are not ready for use and occupancy on or before January 1, 1960, any damage sustained by the Government as a result of such failure by the Lessor to deliver the premises ready for use, will be paid by and is the liability of the Lessor.

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