1、A-A-5518b = 9999974 0141886 4T5 = I INCH-POUND I A-A-55 18 6 12 March 1993 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION PONCHO, WET WEATHER, HEAVY DUTY The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description in preference to MIL-P-3003. Abstract. poncho of one size with hood in
2、tended for use as a rain garment, ground sheet, blanket, sleeping bag cover, or shelter half. Salient Characteristics. made of vinyl coated nylon and shall have sides and ends that are hemmed. The side hems shall be equipped with reinforced snap fasteners for closing or snapping ponchos together. an
3、d equidistant from the corners of the hems shall have eight grommets for attaching tent pin lines. 3/4 to 7/8 inch neck reinforcement bias cut piece and a hood with drawcord for face opening adjustment (See Figures 1 and 2). ends of the drawcord shall be knotted. Coated cloth. The coated cloth utili
4、zed in the fabrication of the poncho shall be a nylon, vinyl coated cloth, color Camouflage Green CG 483. This commercial item description covers a heavy duty The poncho shall be camouflage green, Each corner The poncho shall have a The The cloth shall meet the following requirements: Beneficial com
5、ments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: Defense Personnel Support Center, Clothing and Textiles Directorate, Attn: DPSC-FSSD, 2800 South 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19101-8419, by using the Standard
6、ization Document Improvement Proposal 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter. (DD Form AMSC N/A FSC 8405 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. O Licensed by Information Handling ServicesA-A-55186 Characteristic Weight Breaking strength, p
7、ounds Warp Filling Warp Fillinq Tearing strength, grams D 7q 0343887 331 = A-A-55 186 Reuuirement Test Method - Hydrostatic resistance, psi Initial 40 After water immersion 20 After strength 20 Adhesion of coating, lbs./2-inch width Initial 6.0 After water immersion 5.0 Stiffness, centimeters (warpi
8、ng) 8.0 6.0 oz./sq. yd. ASTM D 3776 ASTM D 5034 90 80 768 576 ASTM D 1424 AATCC 127 ASTM D 3776 ASTM D 1388 Grommets and snap fasteners. The grommets shall be brass, black, with toothed washers. The snap fasteners shall consist of a socket and stud-eyelet combination, with male (right side) and fema
9、le (left side) components. The cloth for reinforcing the grommets and snap fasteners shall be lightly coated cotton cloth weighing a minimum of 7.5 oz sq/yd and having a minimum breaking strength of 75 pounds in both warp and filling. The light coating on both sides shall be accomplished with a poly
10、merized or copolymerized vinyl chloride resin plasticized with either phosphate or phthalpate testers. A certificate of compliance will be accepted as evidence that the material conforms to these requirements. Drawcords. The drawcords shall be a water and mildew-resistant finish (copper-8-quinolinol
11、ate), textile braid, dyed Camouflage Green CG 483, with the ends either tipped or resin coated, and shall meet the following requirements: Characteristic Reuuirement Di ame t er 4/32 inch diameter, solid Weight per 144 yards Number of carriers 8 ounces, (min.) 21.0 Ends per carrier 2 Yarn Ply, Braid
12、 3 Picks per inch, (min.) 10 Breaking strength pounds, (min.) 80 2 Licensed by Information Handling ServicesA-A-55L8b 9999974 OL4L888 278 A-A-55186 Cord clamp. The cord clamp shall consist of a lock body and lock wheel. The lock body shall conform to Fastex No. 238-390703-00- 5612, Color 6N604, or e
13、qual, and the lock wheel shall conform to Fastex No. 238-082051-00-0101, or equal. A certificate of compliance will be accepted as evidence in meeting this requirement. Seam sealant. The seam sealant used to seal seams and allowable needle holes shall be a dull pigmented solvent solution of polymeri
14、zed or copolymerized virgin chloride resin utilizing either a phosphate or phthalate ester type plasticizer. As an alternate, a commercially acceptable heat tape sealing of seams may be used. The use of the tape will eliminate problems which require dusting of seams. Seam dustinu powder. The dusting
15、 powder used on sealant areas shall be whitening, talc or other finely divided mineral material which does not support mildew growth. Repairs on finished poncho. Repairable areas generated during manufacture of the poncho shall generally be defined as follows: Scuffs in coating not exceeding four in
16、 number may be repaired and the size of the repair shall not exceed 2 inches in length and 1 inch in width. Needle hole repairs shall not exceed 2 inches in length and 1 inch in width. Pick-offs in the coating not exceeding four in number may be repaired and the overall size of repairs shall not exc
17、eed 1/2 inch in diameter. Each repairable area shall be coated with a minimum of two coats of the seam sealant. The first coat shall be brushed in and worked in such a manner as to completely wet and cover the scuff, pinhole, needle, hole or pickoff. The second coat shall be brushed smoothly and eve
18、nly over the first coating. The repaired areas, after the compound is dry, shall be lightly dusted with seam dusting powder. Thread. The thread for seaming the ponchoshall be a general purpose polyester thread, with normal elongation, twisted soft multiple cord, unbonded with a soft finish, and dyed
19、 Olive Drab S-1, C.A. 66022. Water and isopropyl alcohol only may be used for lubrication for sewing purposes of the thread or the coated cloth. The thread shall meet the following requirements: 3 Licensed by Information Handling ServicesA-A-5518b D 9999974 014L889 LO4 D A-A- 5 5 1 8 6 Characteristi
20、c Letter Size Nominal Tex size Plies Final twist (t.p.i.) (min.) Length per yards (min.) Breaking strength, pounds Elongation, percent (max.) (min. ) Requirement AA 35 2, 3 or 4 9.0 13 , 200 3.0 26 Label/markinq. Each poncho shall have a combined Reauirement B 50 2 or 3 7.0 8.500 4.3 26 contractor a
21、nd instruction marking (See Figure 1). The marking shall be legibly printed directly on the coated cloth with black marking in letters 1/4 inch high and shall contain the following data: Nomenclature Stock Number Name of contractor Date and number of contract Multipurpose ponchos Rain garment and gr
22、ound sheet Blanket or sleeping bag cover (snap the two long edges together) Tent (snap two ponchos together as Floor (third poncho will snap inside Two open tents will go to end with side walls) tent as a floor) common center pole The marking shall retain good legibility and shall show “fair“ fastne
23、ss to crocking both wet and dry in accordance with AATCC 8, Colorfastness to Crocking. Patterns. The government shall furnish a single size pattern. The contractor is responsible for grading patterns for additional sizes. The pattern generally provides for a seam allowance of 1/2 inch allowance for
24、all seams except that the sides and edges of hood facing pieces where 1/4 inch seam allowance is provided and where 3/8 inch seam allowance is provided for separate side and end facings. Commercial patterns may be used in lieu of the government furnished,pattern provided they conform to the cited de
25、sign and finished measurements. 4 Licensed by Information Handling ServicesA-A-55LBb = 9999974 OL4LBSO 926 A-A-55 18 6 Dimensions. of snap fasteners and grommets shall be as indicated in Figure 1. Tolerance for measurement of distance between size peripheral hem snap fasteners and grommets shall be
26、1/4 inch. The hood shall be 18 2 1/2 inches in height and 14-1/2 2 1/2 inches in width. The drawcord shall be a sufficient length to allow face opening to be fully extended. The dimensions of the finished poncho and location Workmanship. of product established by this document. defects shall not exc
27、eed the applicable acceptable quality levels. The finished ponchos shall conform to the quality The occurrence of Product Demonstration Model. When required, offerers shall submit samples of their intended production. The Product Demonstration Model will consist of units independently developed. Pro
28、duct Demonstration Models will be analyzed and I evaluated by the government. Evaluation criteria and basis for award are contained in the solicitation. Product Demonstration Models will be retained by the government. One (1) Product Demonstration Model approved by DPSC under the resultant contract
29、will serve as a manufacturing standard for the corresponding production items delivered under this contract. Offerers are advised that the Product Demonstration Model does not relieve the successful offerer of his responsibility to perform in accordance with the Commercial Item Description specified
30、 above. Qualitv Assurance Certification. offered meets the salient characteristics of this description and that the product conforms to the producers own drawings, specifications, standards and quality assurance practices. The government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior
31、to the first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for, under the provisions of the contract. Reliance on contractor QA systems shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility of ensuring that all products or supplies submitted to the government for acceptance comply with all r
32、equirements of the contract. The contractor shall certify that the product Examination. Poncho lots shall be inspected in accordance with “Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes“, ANSI/ASQC 21.4, published by the American Society for Quality Control. Visual Examination. The ponc
33、hos shall be examined for the defects listed below. of ponchos. shall be II and the acceptable quality level (AQL), expressed in terms of defects per hundred units, shall be 1.5. The lot size shall be expressed in units The sample unit is one poncho. The inspection level 5 Licensed by Information Ha
34、ndling ServicesA-A-5518b = 9999974 0341891 862 A-A-55 18 6 Defects. The ponchos shall be examined for the following defects: any spot or stain, threads not trimmed, excessive dusting powder; any component omitted, misplaced, damaged defective, not firmly or securely affixed causing serviceability to
35、 be affected; any component or requirement omitted or not as specified; drawcord too short to allow face opening to be fully extended; any grommet, snap fastener, stud or socket improperly clinched, or reversed; any label incorrect or illegible; any blisters, hard permanent creases or wrinkles, or i
36、mbedded foreign material; any needle chews, mends, cuts, holes, tears, burns; any scuff, pinholes, or pick-off or needle hole uncoated; measurements or dimensions of item or component parts not as specified. Note: Material defects and workmanship damages to the coating of the coated cloth shall be d
37、etermined by visual examination using through-lighting on the finished poncho. The through-lighting equipment shall conform to the following requirements: A table with a clear glass top, lighted with a minimum of two parallel 25 watt fluorescent bulbs spaced 6 to 6 inches apart (distance between bul
38、bs). The top of the glass shall be 9 to 10 inches above the top of the bulbs. The inside of the light housing shall be flat white. The table, sides, and ends shall be 6 to 8 inches from the bulbs. The table shall be in a darkened area. The darkened area shall be defined as follows: The surface to be
39、 examined shall be illuminated with not more than 25 foot candles or artificial or natural light with the test lights out. The poncho shall be examined with the outside of the poncho towards the table light. Dimensional Examination. The finished ponchos shall conform to the dimensions specified. Any
40、 dimension that is not within the established tolerance shall be classified as a defect. The sample unit shall be one poncho; the inspection level shall be S-3 and the AQL, expressed in terms of defects per hundred units, shall be 2.5. Packaqinq Examination. The fully packaged shipping containers sh
41、all be examined in accordance with defects listed below. The lot size shall be the number of shipping containers in the inspection lot. The inspection level shall be S-2 and the AQL, expressed in terms of defects per hundred units, shall be 1.5. 6 Licensed by Information Handling Services. A-A-55186
42、 9999974 OL4L892 7T9 A-A-5 5 18 6 Examination Defect Marking Material Workmanship Content Palletization Omitted; incorrect; illegible; of improper size, location, sequence, or method of application. Any component missing, damaged, or not as specified Inadequate application of components, such as: in
43、complete closure of container flaps, loose strapping, improper taping, or inadequate stapling Number of ponchos in container is more or less than required NSN shown on one or more items not as specified on shipping container Length, width, or height exceeds specified maximum requirements Pallet type
44、 not as specified Load not bonded as specified Requlatory Requirements. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials in accordance with Public Law 94-580 to the maximum extent practicable. End Item Performance Testinq. Water Resistance of Cloth: Low Ranqe, Hydrostatic Pressure Met
45、hod. Unless otherwise specified, the test specimen shall be a square cloth measuring 8 inches by 8 inches. Five specimens shall be tested from each sample unit. Licensed by Information Handling ServicesA-A-5518b = 9999ill OLlll1893 b35 A-A-55 186 Water Resistance of Cloth: Low Ranqe, Hydrostatic Pre
46、ssure Method. The surface of the specimen to be exposed to water shall be clamped over the orifice of the inverted conical well. Water shall be introduced into the well and the air above the cloth vented. The hydrostatic head measured at the appearance of a drop or drops of water at three different
47、places of the test area shall be recorded to the nearest 0.5 inch. Drops of water penetrating the specimen at the clamped edge of the specimen or within 1/8 inch of this edge shall not be counted. The hydrostatic pressure resistance of the sample unit shall be the average results obtained from the s
48、pecimens tested and shall be reported to the nearest 0.5 inch as required. Drops of water penetrating the specimen at the clamped edge of the specimen or within 1/8 inch of this edge shall not be counted. Temperature, Low: Effect on Coated Cloth Unless otherwise specified, the test specimen shall be
49、 a square cloth measuring 8 inches by 8 inches. Three specimens shall be tested from each sample unit. The specimen shall be exposed at a temperature of 20 i 2O F for 30 minutes. center in the warp and filling directions and running the center of the steel roller over the fold a single time. The specimen shall be opened between the two creasing operations. The pressure on the specimen shall be the weight of the roller, and the roller temperature shall be as that of the specimen. The specimen shall be visually examined for signs of cracking or flaking. The resistance to low temperatur
