1、A-A-52199 7799974 0169387 724 I INCH-POUND I A-A- 5 2 1 9 9 December 5, 1995 (see 7.6) COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION TRAY, MESS, COMPARTMENTED, PLASTIC The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description in preference to MIL-T-43271, and A-A-2605. 1. SCOPE 1.
2、1 Scope. This commercial item description covers five and six compartmented plastic mess trays that are used in the field, standard service mess halls, Navy shipboard, and in post, camp, and station hospitals. 2. CLASSIFICATION 2.1 Classification. The mess trays shall be in the following types and c
3、lasses: Type I - Five compartmented (see figure 1) Type II - Six compartmented, right handed (see figure 2) Type III- Six compartmented, left handed (see figure 3) Class 1 - Polycarbonate (see 3.1) Class 2 - Melamine-formaldehyde (see 3.1) _ _ Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletio
4、ns) and any pertinent data which may be used in improving this document should be addressed to: Commander, U.S. Army Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center, ATTN: SSCNC-WEF, Natick, MA 01760-5018 by using the Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the
5、end of this document or by letter. AMSC N/A FSC 7350 DISTRIBUTION STATEMEUT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,- A-A-52199 = 9999974 O169390 446 m . A-A-52199 2.2 CID based part i
6、dentification number PIN). A document based PIN to identify types and classes is included in section 7. This identification numbering procedure is for Government purposes and does not constitute a requirement for the contractor. 3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS 3.1 Molding compound. The molding compound u
7、sed in the manufacture of the trays shall be either polycarbonate virgin resin (Class 1) meeting FDA regulation 21 CFR 177.1580; or melamine-formaldehyde (Class 2) conforming to type 3 of ASTM D . 704, except that the electrical property requirements of that method shall not apply. All materials use
8、d in the construction of the trays shall conform to NSF International Standard No.51 or the applicable requirement of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for contact with food. Unless otherwise specified, the contractor shall furnish a certificate of compliance to the contracting officer showin
9、g that the molding material complies with NSF or FDA requirements. 3.2 Design. Type I trays shall be made in accordance with figure 1. Type II trays shall be made in accordance with figure 2, and Type III trays shall be made in accordance with figure 3. The trays shall have stacking lugs molded inte
10、gral with the tray to provide for fast drying and prevent binding. 3.3 Finish. All surfaces of the tray shall have a uniform luster throughout produced by molding and not by the application of a protective coating of lacquer, varnish or other adulterant. 3.4 Markins for identification. Each tray sha
11、ll be permanently and distinctly marked with the manufacturers name, trade name or trademark of such known character as to be easily identified with the manufacturer, and the year of manufacture. Markings shall be placed on the outside bottom of the tray in the center of the large compartment. 3.5 R
12、esistance to boiling deteruent. The trays shall show no cracks, chalking, warpage, appreciable fading or change of color, or any other defects imparing their serviceability or appearance when sanitized in boiling detergent. Testing shall be as specified in 5.6.3.1 3.6 Rim warDage of travs. as specif
13、ied in 5.6.3.2, shall exhibit a rim warpage of 0.090 inch or less. The trays when tested for rim warpage 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-52199 9999974 OLb939L 382 H A-A-52 19 9 3.7 Color (“Government unique“ requirement-see 7.3)
14、. The color of the trays shall conform to FED-STD-595, and be either tan or pastel green, as specified (see 7.1). The pastel green colored trays shall fall within the range of color numbers 24525, 24504, or 24533. The tan colored trays shall fall within the range of color numbers 20450, 21643, 22563
15、, 23531, or 23690. 3.8 Workmanship. The finished trays shall be clean, and free of flash, molding imperfections, blisters, areas of delamination, dimples or contamination. All surfaces shall be smooth, free from rough or sharp edges or corners, and uniform in finish and color. Blemishes or discolora
16、tion which do not affect the ability of the trays to be sanitized or affect their overall appearance are permitted. 4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 4.1 Contractor recovered materials. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with par
17、agraph 23.403 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). 5. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS 5.1 Contractor certification. The contractor shall certify, and maintain substantiating evidence, that the product offered meets the salient characteristics and requirements of this Commercial Item Description
18、, and except for any Government unique requirements specified, conforms to the producers own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices; and is the same product that has been sold in the commercial marketplace for over one year, or is the same product that has successfully
19、been delivered to the Government on a previous contract or purchase order. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract. 5.2 Market acceptibility criteria. No item o
20、f equipment offered under this CID shall be acceptable unless the manufacturer has sold equipment of the same size (similar capacity) and type in a commercial environment for a minimum period of one year. The sales results shall be statistically supported and sales data shall accompany bid proposals
21、. Equipment installed for test purposes in a manufacturers plant or test laboratory shall not be considered as complying with this requirement. 5.3 Warranty. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the manufacturers standard commercial warranty shall apply. Provided by IHSNot f
22、or ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-52199 9999974 Lb9392 219 H A-A- 5 2 19 9 5.4 Metric products. Products manufactured to metric dimensions will be considered on an equal basis with those manufactured using inch-pound units, provided they fall within th
23、e tolerances specified using conversion tables contained in the latest revision of ASTM E 380, and all other requirements of this Commercial Item Description are met. If a product is manufactured to metric dimensions and those dimensions exceed the tolerances specified in the-inch-pound units, a req
24、uest should be made to the contracting officer to determine if the product is acceptable. The contracting officer has the option of accepting or rejecting the product. 5.5 FDA/NSF International standard comDliance. Prior to approval of the first shipment, the contractor shall submit satisfactory evi
25、dence to the contracting officer or his authorized representative that the mess trays conform to the applicable requirements of FDA or NSF International Standard N.2 or No.36. Acceptable evidence of meeting the requirements of FDA or NSF International Standard No.2 or No.36 shall be a listing in the
26、 current edition of the NSF International “Listings-Food Service Equipment and Related Products, Components and Materials“ and display of the FDA or NSF Product Certification mark on the finished product, or a certified test report from a recognized independent laboratory acceptable to the medical a
27、uthority of the Government indicating the item complies with the applicable FDA or NSF International requirements. Acceptability of the testing laboratory by the medical authority of the Government will be obtained prior to the award of any contract or procurement document. 5.6 Sampling for examinat
28、ion. The inspection lot shall consist of all trays of the same type and class offered for inspection at one time. A random sample of trays shall be selected from each lot. The sample unit shall be as specified for each examination or test. No more than one tray shall be drawn from any one shipping c
29、ontainer. 5.6.1 End item visual examination. The end item sample trays shall be visually examined for the defects listed in table I. The sample unit shall be three (3) trays. Any tray in the end item sample unit containing one or more defects shall be cause for rejection of the lot. 4 Provided by IH
30、SNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-52199 = 9999974 0169393 155 A-A-5 2 19 9 TABLE I. End item visual defects Examine Defect Construction and Not specified type and class Workmanship Scuffed, abraded or rough area Crack or fracture, chipped, pinhol
31、e, blister, . wrinkle, pit, unfilled area, flowmark, scratch, sharp corner or edge, and flash not removed mat er ia 1 Presence of oil or grease, dirt or foreign Trays do not stack and nest firmly and evenly Finish and Not specified color texture Not uniform luster throughout Presence of any finishin
32、g coating Lack of uniformity in finish and texture 5.6.2 Dimensional examination. The end item sample trays shall be examined (measured) for conformance to the dimensions specified in figures 1, 2, or 3, as applicable. The sample unit shall be three (3) trays. Any dimension not within the specified
33、tolerance shall be classified as a defect. Any tray in the end item sample unit containing one or more defects with regard to dimensions shall be cause for rejection of the lot. 5.6.3 End item testinq. 5.6.3.1 Resistance to boiling detergent test. The sample unit for this test shall be one (1) tray.
34、 The tray shall be completely immersed for 1 hour in a boiling 0.3 solution of dishwashing detergent conforming to A-A-682. Distilled water shall be used to make the solution. The level of detergent solution shall be maintained throughout the test period. At the expiration of the 1 hour period, the
35、tray shall be removed and rinsed in clear hot water and allowed to air dry. After drying, the tray shall be examined for the presence of any of the defects specified in 3.5. Any test failure shall be cause for rejection of the lot. 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitt
36、ed without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-52 19 9 5.6.3.2 Rim Warpaae test. The sample unit for this test shall be three (3) trays. Rim warpage shall be determined by placing the tray upside down on a flat surface and holding it firmly in place by a 10 pound weight with a diameter not exceeding 5 inches p
37、ositioned at the center of the tray. At this time, measure the distance between the tray rim and the flat surface around the trays perimeter. The distance, when measured with a feeler gauge, shall be no greater than that specified in 3.6 anywhere around its perimeter. Any test failure shall be cause
38、 for rejection of the lot. 6. PACKAGING 6.1 Packaqing, acking and marking. Packaging, packing, and marking shall be in accordance with the requirements of ASTM D 3951, unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase .order (see 7.1). 7. NOTES 7.1 Acauisition requirements. Acquisition document
39、s must specify the following: a. Title, number and date of this document. b. Type and class required (see 2.1) c. Color required (see 3.7). d. Packaging requirements (see 6.1) 7.2 Sources for.documentc. 7.2.1 Sources for non-Government association documents. D 704 - Melamine-Formaldehyde Molding Com
40、pounds D 3951 - Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging E 380 - Use of the International System of Units (SI) (The Modernized Metric System) ASTM documents are available from: The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) 1916 Race Street Philadelphia, PA 19103-1187 6 Provided by IHSNot f
41、or ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-52199 9999974 0169395 T28 LClass: 1 - Polycarbonate 2 - Melamine-formaldehyde 2 - Type II - Six compartmented, 3 - Type III - Six compartmented, Type: 1 - Type I - Five compartmented Right handed Left handed CID number
42、 A-A-5 2 19 9 NSF International Standards No. 2 - Food Service Equipment No. 36 - Dinnerware No. 51 - Plastic Materials and Components Used in Food Equipment, These standards are available from: NSF International 3475 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105 7.2.2 Source for Government documents. Copies of
43、 federal documents are available from: Standardization Documents Order Desk Building 4D 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE 21 CFR 177.1580 - Polycarbonate Resins, is available from: Superintendent of Documents U.S. Government Printing Offi
44、ce Washington, DC 20402-9325 7.3 “Government unicrue“ requirements. Whenever a “Government unique“ requirement is included in the title of a paragraph under “Salient Characteristics“, it is meant that the requirement is something that is not normally offered to the commercial marketplace by the manu
45、facturer. 7.4 Part identification number !PIN!. The PINS to be used for items required by this CID are created as follows: 7 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-_ A-A-52199 9999974 0167376 964 t _I A-A-5 2 19 9 7.5 Sources of supply. Manu
46、facturers whose products are known to meet the CID requirements are as listed below. However, competition is not limited to these companies: Cambro Manufacturing Co. Continental/Silite International 7601 Clay Avenue 12 N.E. 36th Street P.O. Box 2000 Oaklahoma City, OK 73105 Huntington Beach, CA 9264
47、7-2000 Halsey Inc. 40 Poplar Sreet Scranton, PA 18509 Prolon 305 Industrial Avenue Port Gibson, MS 39150 The Vollrath Company, Inc. P.O. Box 611 Sheboygan, WI 53082-0611 7.6 Supersession data. The types of mess trays covered by this commercial item description replace the following: CID-A-A-52199 Re
48、Dlaces : Type 1 Type II Type III MIL-T-43271C A-A-2605, Type I A-A-2605, Type II Custodians CIVIL AGENCY COORDINATING ACTIVITY: Army - GL Navy - SA Air Force - 99 GSA - FSS Preparing activity: Review Activities Army - GL Army - MD, QM Navy - MC, MS Air Force - 35, 84 Project 7350-0269 8 Provided by
49、IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-52199 9999974 O1b9397 ATO A-A-52199 . N - lii . , N a c m Z 3 O 1 m m -. t. W ul a O 0 I- - =2 Lo v . - U i) Figure 1 - Type I, Five Comportmented 2 5! IL 9 a Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-52199 W 9999974 0167398 73
