1、A-A-1433C m 9999974 03b8942 291 m INCH-POUND A-A- 1433C October 16, 1995 SUPERSEDING A-A-1433B August 27, 1992 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION SHEET, BED (COTTON AND POLYESTER/COTTON BLEND) The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description, for all fe,deral a
2、gencies in lieu of DDD-S-281K and Interim Amendment 1. 1. SCOPE 1.1 ScoPe. This commercial item description covers cotton and polyester/cotton blend muslin and percale flat bed sheets. 2. CLASSIFICATION 2.1 Classification. The bed sheets shall conform to the following types and sizes, as specified (
3、see 7.3). Type I - Cotton muslin. Type II - Cotton percale. Type III - Polyester/cot.ton blend muslin (30% cotton, minimum). Type IV - 50% polyester/50% cotton blend percale. Size - Finished size shall be as follows: Size 1 2 3 4 5 - Deleted 6 - Deleted 7 8 9 Width 66 in (168 cm) 66 in (168 cm) 81 i
4、n (206 cm) 72 in (183 cm) 72 in (183 cm) 72 in (183 cm) 72 in (183 cm) Lensth 96 in (245 cm) 102 in (259 cm) 102 in (259 cm) 106 in (269 cm) 103 in (262 cm) 104 in (264 cm) 105 in (267 cm) A tolerance of minus 1 inch (2.5 cm) and any plus amount shall be allowed in each dimension. 3. SALIENT CHARACT
5、ERISTICS 3.1. Standard commercial moduct. The sheet shall, as a minimum, be in accordance with the requirements of this commercial item description and shall be the manufacturer s standard commercial Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc. and any data which
6、may improve this document should be sent to: General Products Commodity Center, Engineering Group (7FXEE). 819 Tavlor Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102-6114. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. FSC 7210 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or netwo
7、rking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-1433C 9999974 0368943 128 A-A- 1433C product except for any changes necessary to conform to this commercial item description. 3.2 Fabric. The fabric shall meet the performance requirements for durable press muslin or percale, all-cotton or polyester/c
8、otton blend, non-flannel, woven sheeting as defined in ASTM D 5431. The fabric shall meet the durable press dimensional change requirements defined in ASTM D 5431 when tested in accordance with AATCC 96 wash method Vc and drying method D. The fabric shall be bleached white or dyed as specified (see
9、7.3). For medical use or when otherwise specified, the sheet shall be a 50% polyester/50% cotton blend, 128 muslin count (68 ends, 60 picks) or 180 percale count (74 minimum count in one direction) (see 7.3). For medical use the sheet shall be dyed gray-green, FED-STD-595B shade 34148. 3.3 Fabricati
10、on. The design and construction of the sheet shall include all materials and processes necessary to produce a functional, durable, attractive finished bed sheet meeting, as a minimum, the requirements stated in this commercial item description. Each sheet shall be made from one piece of fabric and s
11、hall have four square cut corners. The edges of the sheet shall be hemmed using normal commercial practices. The side edges of the sheet may be finished with a fast selvage instead of hemming. All hems shall be straight and uniform in width. Hems shall be sewn so that no raw edges, run-Offs, twists,
12、 pleats, puckers, or open seams result. Stitches and stitch tension shall be uniform. Ends of stitching shall be secured to prevent hems opening and unraveling during laundering. 3.4 Thread. Thread color shall match the color of the cloth. When specified, to identify polyester/cotton blend fiber con
13、tent, the color of the thread used to sew the top and bottom hems shall be orange, FED-STD-595B shade 22510 (see 7.3). 3.5. Fiber identification. Each sheet shall be labeled for fiber content in accordance with the Rules and Regulations cited under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act. 3.6.
14、 Care label. A permanent care label, in accordance with ASTM D 3938, shall be attached to each sheet. The label shall be sewn into a hem near a corner. The marking on the label shall be permanent to laundering. All information required on the label shall be completely visible on the sewn in label. 3
15、.7 Markinq. Each sheet shall be marked on one hem with the 7 dimensions and fiber content of the sheet using characters approximately 1/8 inch (0.3 cm) high. The marking shall be printed on the sheet or provided on a sewn in label. All marking shall 3 meet the same colorfastness requirements specifi
16、ed in ASTM D 5431. 3.7.1 SDecial Markinq. When specified (see 7.3), sheets shall be marked with the following information: 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-1433C 9 9999974 0168944 Ob4 A-A-1433C 1.National Stock Number. 2. Size (l
17、ength and width) . 3. Contract Number. 4. liU.S.il designation. 5. Medical marking, if required. Marking shall be approximately 1/8 inch (0.3 cm) in height (except for the ilU.S.ll and caduceus which shall be 3/16 to 1/2 inch (5 to 13 mm) in height) and shall be positioned on the top hem, in one cor
18、ner of the sheet. When required for medical procurement, each sheet shall be marked on the hem, near the other marking, with a caduceus of appropriate size centered between the letters “U” and “S”. Marking, except for medical procurement, may be printed on the sheet or provided on a sewn in label. M
19、arking for medical procurement shall be printed on the sheet. All marking shall meet the same colorfastness requirements specified in ASTM D 5431. 3.8 WorkmanshiD. The bed sheet shall function for the purpose intended. No defects affecting appearance or serviceability shall be permitted. The fabric
20、shall be free from any defects such as holes, tears, misweaves, spots, stains, streaks; broken or missing yarn, yarn count not as specified, fiber content not as specified, selvage not as specified,-color not as specified, or objectionable odor. The finished sheet shall be free of any defects such a
21、s dimensions not as specified, sheet made of multiple pieces of fabric, thread not as specified, loose stitches, tight stitches, skipped stitches, hem not as specified, raw edges, unstitched area on hem, end of stitching not secured, needle chew, or mend. 3.9 Measurement svstem. The values stated in
22、 inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The metric values stated in parentheses are for information purposes only. 3.10 Metric Droducts. Products manufactured to metric dimensions will be considered on an equal basis with those manufactured usinq I inch-pound units, provided -they fall
23、 within the tolerances specified and all other requirements of this commercial item description are met. dimensions and those dimensions exceed the tolerances specified in the inch-pound units, a request should be made to the contracting officer to determine if the product is acceptable. If a-produc
24、t is manufactured to metric 3.11 Commercial item. The use of the term Ilcommercial item descriptionIl in this document does not imply that any item or items offered are not required to conform with all requirements specified herein. 4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 4.1 Resulatow reauirements. The offeror/
25、contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with paragraph 23.403 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A- 1433C 5. QUALITY ASSURANCE
26、PROVISIONS 5.1 Contractor certification. The contractor shall certify and maintain substantiating evidence that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of this commercial item description, and that the product conforms to the producers own drawings, specifications, standards, and quali
27、ty assurance practices. 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. 6. PACKAGING 6.1 Packasinq. Preservation, packing, and marking shall be as specified in the con
28、tract or order. 7. NOTES 7.1 Part Identification Number (PIN). Sheets conforming to this commercial item description shall be identified bv a part number configuration consisting of identification of a prtin of the CID number, type, and size. The following part identification numbering-procedure is
29、for government-prposes and does not constitute a requirement for the contractor. AA143311 EXAMPLE: AA143311 = Type I, Size 1 III II Size (1 through 9). Type I = cotton muslin II = cotton percale III = polyester/cotton blend muslin IV = polyester/cotton blend percale I Commercial item description num
30、ber. 7.2 Referenced documents. The documents referenced in this commercial item description shall be the issues in effect on the date of issuance of the invitation for bids or request for proposals unless otherwise specified. These documents form a part of this commercial item description to the ext
31、ent specified. In the event of a conflict between this commercial item description and a document referenced herein, this commercial item description shall take precedence. Copies of AATCC standards and test methods are available from American Association of Textile Colorists and Chemists, P.O. Box
32、12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2215. r +. Copies of ASTM standards are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. 4 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
33、 I Size 1 Size 2 Size 3 Copies of Federal standards are available from the General Services Administration Specifications Section (3FBP-W) , 470 E. LEnfant Plaza, SW, Suite 8100, Washington, DC 20407. Size 4 Size 5 Copies of Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act a
34、re available from the Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC 20580. Size 4 Size 5 - Deleted Size 6 - Deleted Size 7 Size 8 Size 9 f Size 6 Size 7 7.3 Orderins data. Purchaser should select the preferred options permitted herein and include the following information in procurement documents (if app
35、licable). a) Title, number and date of this commercial item description. b) Type and size (see 2.1). c) Color (see 3.2) d) Special thread, if desired (see 3.4). e) Special marking, if desired (see 3.7.1). f) The preservation, packing, and marking desired. 7.4 National Stock Numbers (NSNs) : The foll
36、owing NSNs correspond to this commercial item description. This list may not be indicative of all possible NSNs associated with this commercial item description. NSN 7210-00-717-2000 7210-00-844-9113 7210-00-299-9611 7210-01-119-6415 7210-01-119-6416 7210-01-119-6417 7210-01-168-4473 7210-00-482-707
37、1 Type I I II III III III III IV Size 8 9 8 1 2 3 4 7 Part Identification Number AA1433 - I8 AA1433 - I9 AA14 3 3 - I I8 AA1433-III1 AA1433-III2 AA1433-III3 AA1433-III4 AA1433 - IV7 7.5 Size cross-reference to A-A-1433 from DDD-S-281. I A-A-1433 I DDD-S - 2 81 i c PREPARING ACTIVITY: GSA - FSS 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
