1、A-A-55228 9999974 0347572 bol Beneficial comments (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,Philade
2、lphia, PA 19101-8419, by using the Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form , 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter. I INCH-POUNDI A-A-55 228 Auqust 20, 1993 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION SHOWER PAIL, COLLAPSIBLE, COTTON DUCK, 5-GALLON CAPACITY The General Services Adm
3、inistration has authorized the use of this commercial item description in preference to MIL-S-43674. Abstract. This commercial item description covers a 5-gallon capacity collapsible shower pail with metal or plastic showerhead construction. The shower pail is intended for use in tropical 0 combat z
4、ones. Description. The stitching used for the shower pail shall be Type 301. Ends of all stitching shall be backstitched or overstitched 1 inch minimum except when caught in other stitching or turned under in a hem. Thread tension shall be maintained so that there will be no loose bobbin, or top thr
5、ead, or excessively tight stitching resulting in puckering of the materials sewn. The inter lock shall be embedded in the material sewn. The showerhead assembly shall be attached to the bottom of the pail as shown on Drawing 5-4-984 (see NOTES). The water shower valve shall turn “on“ or “off“ withou
6、t binding. The pail with showerhead assembly AMSC N/A FSC 8465 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. O Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-55228 = 999997Y 0347573 5Y8 W A-A- 5 5 2 2 8 attach
7、ed shall not leak more than 10 percent of its volume (li oz) over a 1 1/2 hour period when subjected to the Leak Test. This Leak Test requirement applies to both the metal and plastic showerhead assembly. The flange nut shall be tightly secured to prevent rotation of the flange when rotating the sho
8、werhead. The bottom reinforcement webbing shall be stretched taut when stitching to bottom. Soldering (for metal showerhead assembly only) shall be adherent and the soldered joint shall be free from splatter or excess solder as specified in Drawing 5-4-986 (see NOTES). Welds (for metal showerhead on
9、ly) shall be smooth and free from porosity, cracks, incomplete fusion, and deformation of material. Materials and Components. Materials and components shall conform to the requirements specified herein and on applicable drawings. Markinq. The identification marking shall be applied in the location s
10、hown on Drawing 5-4-984. The letters “U.S.“ and the warning marking “NOT TO BE USED FOR THE STORAGE OF DRINKING WATER“ shall be applied in the size characters and in the locations on the drawing. Label/Taq. Each item shall be individually bar-coded with the type VIII, class 17 label/tag of DDD-L-20.
11、 This label/tag shall be located so that it is completely visible on each item and causes no damage to the item. Workmanship. The finished shower pail shall conform to the quality of product established by this document. The occurrence of defects shall not exceed the contracters own quality assurane
12、 standards and the quality assurance standards defined by the technical data in the bid package. Product Demonstration Model. When required, offerers shall submit two (2) of their intended production. The product demonstration model will consist of units independently developed. These two product de
13、monstration models (PDM) will be analyzed and 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 wil
14、l 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 ab
15、ove. Requlatory Requirements. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials in accordance with Public Law 94-580 to the maximum extent practicable. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-55228 W 9999974 0347574 484 M A-
16、A- 5 5 2 2 8 Responsibility for Inspection. The supplier is responsible for assuring th6 product conforms to the requirements. pail lots will be inspected to determine conformance with the Commercial Item Description and the successful offerers technical proposal as negotiated. Acceptability of Pail
17、 lots will be determined by the use of “Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes,“ ANSI 21.4, published by the American Society for Quality Control. Sampling procedures will be designated by the Government at the time of award. The sample unit is one pail. Quality Assurance Certif
18、ication. The contractor shall certify that the product 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 conf
19、ormance prior to the first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract. Reliance on contractor quality assurance systems shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility of ensuring that all products or supplies submitted to the government for
20、acceptance comply with all requirements of the contract. Examination Visual Examination. The shower pail shall be examined for the defects listed below. The lot size shall be expressed in units of shower pails. The sample unit is one shower pail. Defects. The shower pail shall be examined for the fo
21、llowing defects: any hole, cut, tear, or color not as specified; any spot or stain (outside); thread ends not removed; label missing, incorrect, or illegible; measurement of item not as specified; broken or missing yarns; multiple floats clearly visible at normal inspection distance (approximately 3
22、 feet); edge frayed or scalloped; webbing not taut stitched to bottom; an open seam on stitch type 301 of more than 1 inch I/; two or more rows of stitching omitted in boxstitching; wrong seam or stitch type; loose stitching resulting in loosely exposed top or bottom thread for more than 6 inches; s
23、titching margin larger than specified by more than 1/4 inch; stitching margin less than specified; stitching ends secured with less than three tying, overlapping, or backstitches when automatic stitching is performed; any component broken or fractured, or required operation omitted; any component of
24、 showerhead broken or fractured, water valve does not turn “ON“ or “OFF“ without binding; metal showerhead not smooth or not free from burrs, sharp edges, cracks, porosity, or corroded area; plastic showerhead not smooth or not free from variable thickness or surface warpage; loosening of cemented p
25、arts on plastic showerhead or showerhead cracked, broken, or deformed; handle not constructed as specified on applicable drawing; handle not set to body of pail as specified on drawing; 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-55228 9999
26、974 0347575 310 A-A- 5 5 2 2 8 bar-code omitted or not readable by scanner, Human-Readable Interpretation (HRI) omitted or illegible; bar-coded type not as specified, code density not as specified. - i/ A seam shall be classified as open when one or more stitches joining a seam are broken or when on
27、e or more skipped stitches or runoffs occur. On double stitched seams, a seam shall be classified as open when either one or both sides of a seam are open. Dimensional Examination. to the dimensions specified. Any dimension that is not within the established tolerance shall be classified as a defect
28、. The sample unit shall be one shower pail. Packaqinq Examination. shall be examined in accordance with defects listed below. The lot size shall be the number of shipping containers in the inspection lot. The finished shower pail shall conform The fully packaged shipping containers EXAMINE DEFECT Ma
29、rking Omitted; incorrect; illegible; (exterior and interior) of improper size, location, or method of application Materia 1 s Workmanship Content Palletization Any component missing, damaged, or not as specified Inadequate application of components, such as: incomplete closure of container flaps, lo
30、ose strapping, improper taping, or inadequate stapling Number of items in container is more or less than required NSN shown on one or more items is not as specified on shipping container Length, width, or height exceeds specified maximum requirements Pallet type not as specified 4 Load not bonded as
31、 specified Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-55 2 2 8 End Item Performance Testinq Leak Test. At 65OF ambient conditions, the shower pail shall be filled with water and suspended for four hours. The shower pail shall then be refille
32、d, the showerhead turned to the “ON“ position, and a check made for the starting of the water shower and leaks at the connection between the canvas pail and the showerhead. The showerhead shall then be turned to the “OFF“ position, the pail refilled if needed, and checked again for leaks at the conn
33、ection of the canvas pail and showerhead. For the plastic showerhead, the leak test shall be conducted after the cold soak test and the heat soak test. Cold Soak Test. A dry, empty, shower gai1 with the plastic showerhead shall be cold soaked at -0 F temperature for 24 hours and in this cold soaked
34、condition with the showerhead spray plate facing down and at a height of 42 inches, the pail shall be dropped in free fall on a concrete floor. The showerhead shall then be examined for fracture, breakage, contour deformation, and loosening of cemented parts. Heat Soak Test. A shower pail with the p
35、lastic showerhead shall be heat soaked at 125OF temperature for 24 houfs and in this heat soaked condition shall be dropped tested. The shower pail will then be examined for fractures, breakage, contour deformation and loosening of cemented parts. Preservation, Packina, and Markinq. The preservation
36、, packing, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or order. Notes Source of Government Documents. Drawings are available from: US Army Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center Natick, MA 01760-5017 ATTN: SATNC-UXT Copies of Military and Federal documents are available from: Sta
37、ndardization Documents Order Desk Bldg. 4D 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094 Source of Nonqovernment Documents ANSI/ASQC 21.4 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection By Attributes (Applications for copies should be addressed to American Nationals Standards Institute, 11 West 42n
38、d Street, New York, NY 10036-8002.) 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-55228 = 7799974 0147577 193 A-A-55228 Custodian: Amy - GL Review Activity: Army - MD 6 Civil Agency Coordinating Activity: GSA - FSS Preparing Activity Project No. 8465-0096 DLA - CT Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
