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2.3.6 Snap hook, 1-1/8 inch fixed loop, with spring closure. The snap hook with spring closure shall
have a steel wire body conforming to ITW Waterbury Buckle Co., style no. 00833-23-21883 or equal
(see paragraphs 4.1.1 and 6.3). The finish of the steel keeper shall consist of phosphate-treated zinc
plate conforming to type IV, SC3 (severe) of ASTM B633, followed by baked enameling. The enamel
shall be black.
2.3.7 Fastener, snap. The snap fastener shall be brass, with a regular wire spring clamp, black in color
with a commercial dark oxide finish.
2.3.8 Shoulder pad cushion. The shoulder pad cushions shall be olefin, with a minimum weight of 8.25
ounces per square yard and a maximum weight of 19.5 ounces per square yard, color optional. As an
alternate, ¼ inch thick closed-cell soft cellular rubber may be used. The size of the pad shall be 14
inches by 2-1/4 inches (+ ¼ inch).
2.3.9 Adapter. The shoulder strap adapters shall be reversible, quick fit, 250 lbs., 1-3/4 inches, or
Waterbury Buckle Co. part no. 10741-21-21820, 1-3/4 inch, or equal (see paragraphs 4.1.1 and 6.3).
The color shall be Black.
2.4 Label/tag. Each item shall be individually bar-coded with a paper tag for personal clothing items.
The paper tag shall be standard bleached sulfate having a basis weight of 100 pounds. The paper used
for the tags shall have a smooth finish to accept thermal transfer and direct printing. The tags shall have
a hole and shall be attached to each item by a fastener, clearly legible and readable by a scanner. The
bar coding element shall be a 13 digit national stock number (NSN). The bar code type shall be a
medium to high code density and shall be located so that it is completely visible on the item when it is
folded and/or packaged as specified and so that it causes no damage to the item.
3. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.
3.1 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or
environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible provided that the
material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically
advantageous life cycle costs.
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS.
4.1 Product conformance. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this
commercial item description, and shall conform to the producer's own higher level quality standards and
quality assurance practices. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.
4.1.1 Equal items. Prior to the use of an "or equal" item, the supplier shall submit the item with
supporting data to the contracting officer for subsequent approval or disapproval by the responsible
military agency.
4.2 Visual examination. Each duffel bag shall be examined for the defects listed below.
4.2.1 Manufacturing defects. Any hole, cut, or tear; color not as specified, any part shaded, any spot
or stain (outside). Any material defects clearly visible: any smash, weak place, broken or missing yarn,
multiple floats, or open place, shade bar; coated side of cloth tacky, uncoated side of cloth not facing
out. Raw edges (on edge required to be finished), open seams, thread ends not trimmed to ¼ inch
maximum length, distorted parts, more than ½ inch securely caught in stitching, needle chews, seams
pleated or badly puckered, runoff, loose tension resulting in a loosely secured seam; tight tension
(stitches break when normal strain is applied to seam or stitching). Measurement and dimensions of
item not as specified, any component omitted, misplaced, or not as specified, bottom of bag not set to
body as specified, i.e. center of bottom not aligned with center of handle and carrying strap assembly.
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