1、 Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc. and any data that may improve this document should be sent to: STDZNMGTdla.mil or DLA Aviation VEB, 8000 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, VA 23297-5616. Since contact information can change, you may want to verify th
2、e currency of this address information using the ASSIST database at https:/assist.daps.dla.mil/. FSC 6670 METRIC A-A-50060C 17 APRIL 2012 SUPERSEDING A-A-50060B 17 July 2001 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION BALANCES, TRIP, LABORATORY The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this comm
3、ercial item description for all federal agencies. 1. SCOPE. This commercial item description (CID) establishes the government acquisition requirements for laboratory trip balances to be used as accurate weighing instruments in laboratories and pharmacies. 2. CLASSIFICATION. The balances shall be cla
4、ssified and identified by the types listed below. The selected type to be supplied shall be specified in the acquisition order (see 7.4(b). Type I Single beam, dual scale, metric and avoirdupois (avdp), capacity of 200 grams/5.1 pounds Type II Double beam, metric, capacity of 2000 grams 3. SALIENT C
5、HARACTERISTICS 3.1 Components. The balances shall be of the beam type with a base and the following components. 3.1.1 Weight beams. Each balance shall contain one or more weight beams. 3.1.2 Weighing surfaces. The weighing surfaces shall be approximately six-inch diameter stainless steel plates, pol
6、ished or brushed flat, and free of obstructions. The platforms shall be readily interchangeable without the necessity of replacing any other part. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-50060C 2 3.1.3 Knife edge. The knife edges shall be
7、 made of hardened steel and accurately ground. 3.1.4 Bearings. The bearings shall be made of agate. The bearing blocks shall be self-aligning to ensure continuous contact along the knife edges. 3.1.5 Poises. The poises shall be of the center-reading sliding type. 3.1.6 Pointer. The pointer shall be
8、easy to read. 3.1.7 Dust cover. Each balance shall be supplied with a dust cover of sufficient size to completely cover it. 3.1.8 Damping. The damping system shall be friction free and self- adjusting. 3.1.9 Instructions. Each balance shall be furnished with two copies of instructions for installati
9、on, operation, and maintenance, as well as a list of component parts. 3.2 Sensitivity and beam graduations. 3.2.1 Type I. Type I balances shall have a zero load sensitivity of 0.1 gram/0.0035 ounce (avdp) per graduation, and a full load sensitivity of 0.2 gram/0.0070 ounce (avdp) per graduation, and
10、 a capacity of 2000 grams/5.1 pounds. The beam shall be graduated in 0.2 gram and 0.1 ounce divisions. 3.2.2 Type II. Type II balances shall have a full load sensitivity of 0.2 gram and a capacity of 2000 grams. The upper beam shall be graduated from 0 to 10 grams in 0.1-gram divisions while the low
11、er beam shall be graduated from 0 to 200 grams in 10-gram divisions. 3.3 Nameplate. A permanent nameplate shall be attached to the product. Unless otherwise specified in the acquisition order (see 7.4 (c), the nameplate shall display the following information: a. Nomenclature b. Manufacturers name c
12、. Manufacturers model designation d. Balance type (see 2) e. National stock number (if specified) f. Contract or order number (if specified) g. Date of manufacture (if specified) Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-50060C 3 4. REGULAT
13、ORY REQUIREMENTS. 4.1 Recovered materials. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with paragraph 23.403 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). 5. PRODUCT CONFORMANCE PROVISIONS. 5.1 Product conformance. The products prov
14、ided shall meet the salient characteristics of this CID, conform to the producers own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial marketplace. The government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.
15、5.2 Market acceptability. The products offered must have been previously sold either to the government or on the commercial market. 6. PACKAGING. 6.1 Preservation, packing, and marking. Preservation, packing, and marking shall be as specified in the acquisition order (see 7.4(d). 6.2 Overseas packag
16、ing. Movable components of the balance shall be secured in a manner that will prevent movement or damage during shipment and storage. The balances shall be packed in a fiberboard box conforming to ASTM D5118/D5118M, “Standard Practice for Fabrication of Fiberboard Shipping Boxes“. The box shall be c
17、losed, waterproofed, and reinforced in accordance with ASTM D1974/D1974M, “Fiberboard Boxes, Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Reinforcing “. 6.3 Overseas marking. Marking shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129, “Standard Practice for Military Marking“, or FED-STD-123, “Marking for Shipment (Civil A
18、gencies)“, as applicable. 6.4 Domestic packaging, packing, palletization, and marking. Packaging, packing, palletization and marking shall be in accordance with ASTM D 3951, “Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging“. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without lic
19、ense from IHS-,-,-A-A-50060C 4 7. NOTES. 7.1 Part or identification number (PIN). The following part or identification numbering procedure is for government purposes and does not constitute a requirement for the contractor. AA50060 X Type: 1 - Type I - Single beam 2 - Type II - Double beam CID numbe
20、r 7.2 National stock numbers (NSN). The following is a list of NSNs that correspond to this CID. The list may not be indicative of all possible NSNs associated with this CID. NSN Type 6670-00-401-7195 II 6670-00-436-9857 II 6670-00-955-6486 II 7.3 Sources of documents. 7.3.1 FAR. The FAR may be obta
21、ined from the Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954. Electronic copies may be obtained from https:/www.acquisition.gov/far/. 7.3.2 Military specifications and standards. Copies of military specifications and standards may be obtained from Standardization Documents O
22、rder Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094. Electronic copies may be obtained from https:/assist.daps.dla.mil/. 7.3.3 ASTM standards. Copies of ASTM standards may be obtained from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, P
23、A 19428-2959. Electronic copies may be obtained from http:/www.astm.org. 7.4 Ordering data. The acquisition documents must specify the following information: a. CID document number, revision, and CID PIN b. Balance type (see 2) c. Nameplate, if different (see 3.3) Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo rep
24、roduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-50060C 5 d. Preservation, packing, and marking requirements (see 6) 7.5 Subject term (key word) listing. beam poise scale weight MILITARY INTERESTS: CIVIL AGENCY COORDINATING ACTIVITY: Custodians: GSA - FAS Army - GL Air Force - 03 N
25、avy - MS DLA - GS Review Activity: Army - MD Navy - YD Air Force 99 Preparing Activity: DLA GS1 (Project 6670-2012-001) NOTE: The activities listed above were interested in this document as of the date of this document. Since organizations and responsibilities can change, you should verify the currency of the information above using the ASSIST database at https:/assist.daps.dla.mil/. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
