Argo AI Supplier Code of Conduct At Argo AI (“Argo”), we are on a mission to make the world’s streets and roadways safe, accessible, and useful for all. To accomplish this, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of excellence everywhere we do business, building a responsible business environment based on honesty and respect, and acknowledging that our business partners play an important role in our adherence to, and upholding of, these standards. Our Supplier Code of Conduct is designed to outline Argo’s commitments to these standards and our expectations for our suppliers. Code of Conduct Supplier Diversity Argo is committed to having a robust and diverse supply chain. If you are a small and/or diverse business and are interested in being considered for inclusion in Argo’s supply base, please notify us of your status by registering and uploading your SAM, SBA and/or diversity certification to https://argo.suppliergateway.com. If you lack such formal certification, please complete, sign, and submit this self-certification form to supplierdiversity@argo.ai. Argo will review the registered suppliers while sourcing for goods and services. Additional information on diverse businesses is found below. What is a Diverse Business? Small Business Argo recognizes small businesses as those that meet the requirements that are set by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA sets size standards, based on NAICS codes, that define the maximum size that the business, and its affiliates, can be to qualify as a small business. Most manufacturing businesses are considered small if there are less than 500 employees and most non-manufacturing businesses are considered small if there are less than $7,500,000 average annual receipts. However, for specifics based on NAICS codes, please refer to: Title 13 Part 121.201 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) & the SBA’s Table of Small Business Size Standards. Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) Argo recognizes small disadvantaged businesses as those that are small, per the above description, and at least 51% owned and operated by one or more individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged per SBA standards. HUB-Zone Argo recognizes a HUB-Zone business as a business located in a “historically underutilized business zone,” owned and controlled by 1 or more US Citizen(s), at least 35% of the employees reside in a HUBZone, and is considered small per the SBA standards. For specifics on what a HUBZone is defined as please visit the SBA’s HUBZone information page. Woman-Owned Businesses (WBE) A for-profit business that is at least 51% owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a woman or women. Argo recognizes self-certifications and certifications through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, WBENC. Disabled-Owned Business (DOBE) A for-profit business that is at least 51% owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a person(s) with a mental or physical disability. Argo recognizes self-certifications and certifications through Disability:IN. Veteran Disability-Owned Business (V-DOBE) A for-profit business that is at least 51% owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a veteran(s) with a disability not incurred during their time of service. Argo recognizes self-certifications and certifications through Disability:IN. Service-Disabled Veteran Disability-Owned Business (SDV-DOBE) A for-profit business that is at least 51% owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a veteran(s) who sustained their disability during their time of service. Argo recognizes self-certifications and certifications through Disability:IN. LGBT+ – Owned Business (LGBTBE) A for-profit business that is at least 51% owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a person(s) who identifies as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, +, or Gender Non-Conforming. Argo recognizes self-certifications and certifications through the National Gay/Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, NGLCC. Minority Owned (MBE) A for-profit business that is at least 51% owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a person(s) who are members of named groups (Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, Asian-Indian Americans), other minorities found to be considered minority, and other minorities found to be disadvantaged by the Administration pursuant to Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act. Argo recognizes self-certifications and certifications through the National Minority Supplier Development Council, NMSDC. Veteran Owned Business (VOBE) A for-profit business that is at least 51% owned, controlled, operated, and managed by US military veteran(s) who was discharged and released from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable. Argo recognizes those registered through vetbiz.va.gov as well as certifications through the National Veteran Business Development Council, NVBDC, and the National Veteran-Owned Business Association, NaVOBA. Purchasing Terms & Conditions Argo Purchasing Terms and Conditions Revision Date July 2022 Archived Terms Revision Date September 2017 Applicable Policies & Forms Supplier Onboarding Form US Based Suppliers | Non-US Based Suppliers Additional Forms Blank W-8 | Blank W-9 Sample PO Contact Us Supplier Diversity: supplierdiversity@argo.ai Accounts Payable: ap@argo.ai General: info@argo.ai Ethics Hotline: In the event that a Supplier becomes aware or suspects a violation of an applicable law, regulation, or standard the Supplier must report the issue directly to their Argo business contact, or, if the Supplier wishes to remain anonymous, either online at https://argo.ethicspoint.com or via telephone at 844-418-4427 (US) or 0800 1814348 (Germany).
