13 - Schedule 72 Technical Requirements

SCHEDULE 72 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Carpet and Floor Coverings

**For Carpet and Floor Coverings Technical Requirements, please see “Schedule 72 Test Certification” attachment of the solicitation.

Furnishings SIN 722-01 Lamps/Shades All lamps shall meet domestic-use or overseas-use requirements, which follow. If lamps for overseas–use are offered, the matrix on the next page must be completed.

All lamps must include appropriate shade. OFFERS FOR SHADES ONLY WILL NOT BE

ACCEPTED.

The government encourages the availability of a wide variety of lamp styles for its users including, but not limited to traditional, contemporary, classic, etc. ENERGY EFFICIENT PRODUCTS ARE ENCOURAGED. Lamps that use incandescent, florescent, compact florescent or halogen lighting are acceptable. If halogen lighting is provided, appropriate Consumer Product Safety Commission cautionary warnings shall be included. Individual bulbs will not be accepted.

DOMESTIC-USE LAMPS

Lamps for domestic use shall be designed to operate on 120 volts, 60 Hertz, single phase power. When lamps are equipped with a power cord, the cord shall be either a three wire grounding cable assembly or a two wire cable assembly with a 2-prong polarized plug. If the lamp is designed to be hardwired into the existing electrical system, complete installation instructions and mounting hardware (if required) shall be provided with each lamp. The cable assembly shall be at least 7 feet in length. Lamps shall be in accordance with UL Standard No.

153.

Acceptable evidence of the complete domestic lamp meeting the requirements of UL Standard No. 153 shall be the UL label or listing mark or a certified test report from a recognized, independent testing laboratory acceptable to the Government indicating that the lamps have been tested and conform to the requirements of UL Standard 153. All resultant contractors must keep on file at the product facility a certified test report acceptable to the Government from a recognized testing laboratory indicating that the lamps have been tested to the applicable requirements of the UL Standard.

OVERSEAS-USE LAMPS

When Lamps for overseas are equipped with a power cord, the cord shall have a three wire grounding cable assembly with a cord set. The cable assembly shall be at least 7 feet in length and shall be designed to operate in accordance with the requirements for the various countries as follows. The plug configuration for the cord set shall be as specified below. If the lamp is designed to be hardwired into the existing electrical system, complete installation instructions and mounting hardware (if required) shall be provided with each lamp. Lamps for overseas use shall meet all safety and testing requirements applicable to that country.

Lamps for overseas-use shall have the appropriate lamp plugs for the countries for which the lamps are intended.

Offerors are required to complete the matrix below for the foreign countries for which they intend to supply lamps. If lamps are being supplied which are designed for use in foreign countries other than those listed, please identify them at the end of the following matrix.

TYPE OF ELECTRIC PLUG COUNTRY POWER SUPPLY

REQUIREMENTS

OFFERED

(YES or NO)

Oblique Flat Blades

Round Pin Attachment Plug England 240/480 Volts, 50 Hertz

Rectangular Blade Plug England 240/480 Volts, 50 Hertz

“Schuko” Plug and Receptacle with Side Grounding Contacts

Germany 220/380 Volts, 50 Hertz

“Schuko” Plug and Receptacle with Side Grounding Contacts

Italy 220/380 Volts, 50 Hertz

Round Pin Attachment Plug Italy 220/380 Volts, 50 Hertz

Flat Blade Attachment Plug Japan 100/200 Volts, 60 Hertz

Flat Blade Attachment Plug Korea 220/380 Volts, 60 Hertz

“Schuko” Plug and Receptacle with Side Grounding Contacts

Korea 220/380 Volts, 60 Hertz

Flat Blade Attachment Plug Philippines 120/240 Volts, 60 Hertz

Flat Blades with Round Grounding Pin

Philippines 120/240 Volts, 60 Hertz

Round Pin Attachment Plug Philippines 120/240 Volts, 60 Hertz

Round Pins with Ground Philippines 120/240 Volts, 60 Hertz

Oblique Flat Blades with Ground

Philippines 120/240 Volts, 60 Hertz

Round Pin Attachment Plug Spain 220/380 Volts, 60 Hertz

Round Pin Plug and Receptacle with Male

Grounding Pin

Spain 220/380 Volts, 60 Hertz

Round Pins with Ground Turkey 220/380 Volts, 50 Hertz

Round Pin Plug and Receptacle with Male

Grounding Pin

Turkey 220/380 Volts, 50 Hertz

“Schuko” Plug and Receptacle with Side Grounding Contacts

Turkey 220/380 Volts, 50 Hertz

SIN 722-02 Window Treatments Draperies, Blinds, and Shades can be offered in various sizes/dimensions, colors, patterns, and fabrics. Drapery Accessories are items primarily constructed of textile fabric that can be used around a window for decorative purposes (e.g., cornice boards, valences, swags, tiebacks, etc.). Hardware includes any hardware necessary for the function of items offered under this SIN. Hardware includes, but is not limited to, rods, pulleys, hooks, & slides for Draperies; slats, tapes or cords, tilting cords or wands, clamps, brackets, cord locks, bottom rails, end caps, vanes, beaded tilter chains, & hooks for blinds; and pulleys & side tracks for shades. Replacement hardware must be made available by the contractor.

FLAMMABILITY TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR DRAPERIES AND CUBICLE

CURTAINS

All draperies shall be tested in accordance with NFPA Standard 701 (Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Resistant Textiles and Films - Small Scale Test).

Testing shall also include determining the degree of fire retardancy for each item. The degree of fire retardancy shall be determined by the number of times the item can be washed/dry cleaned before it is no longer fire retardant. Since, inherently, fire retardant items have the potential for passing the fire test after an unlimited number of washings/dry cleanings, we recommend items not be washed/dry cleaned more than seven (7) times. (Topical treatments wash out after fewer washings). Additional washing/dry cleaning, for the purpose of testing, is at the contractor’s option. Wash or dry clean according to the recommended instructions for each item.

Tests shall be not more than 4 years old at any time during the term of the contract. The contractor is required to maintain, on file, copies of all current test results. The contracting officer reserves the right to copies of current test results at any time before or during the contract.

A letter (not test results) certifying that all items meet the above test requirements shall be submitted with the offer. The certification letter must list each item by name and product number and be signed and dated by an official of the company.

The contractor must attach a copy of the Flammability Test Certification(s) (either a letter or a certificate) to each invoice for items shipped.

The contractor shall provide the following information in the catalogs AND pricelists:

1. That the item(s) under the specified SINs meet NPFA 701.

2. The degree of fire retardancy as defined above.

Example 1: If item fails after 6 washings/dry cleanings, the manufacturer shall state: “Item passes fire test after five washings/dry cleanings and fails after the sixth washing/dry cleaning”.

Example 2: If item passes after seven washings/dry cleanings, the manufacturer shall state: “Item passes fire test after seven washings/dry cleanings. Seven washings/dry cleanings are the maximum number of cycles required to be run for this contract”.

3. If bedspreads (SIN 722-03) are not tested, they shall be listed in the catalog AND pricelists as not being flame resistant.

Information furnished by the offeror in accordance with previous requirements shall in no way affect the government’s right to inspect and test the supplies for conformance with all contract requirements.

SIN 722-03 Coordinating Bedspreads And Comforters Bedspreads and comforters shall have the same common color and pattern as window treatments offered in SIN 722-02. Blankets in colors coordinating with bedspreads and comforters are acceptable under this SIN. Only those offerors proposing items under Special Item Number SIN 722-02, Window Treatments, will be considered for award of this SIN.

SIN 722-04 Cubicle Curtains & Hardware Cubicle Curtains are to have a top hem with three fabric thicknesses to which the grommets are attached. Grommets shall be nickel plated and attached six inches apart. The bottom and side hems shall be one inch wide with a triple thickness of cloth.

Cubicle curtains shall be at least 10% wider than the track they are hung on and shall reach within 15 inches of the floor.

Cubicle Hardware includes wheel combinations with nickel-plated brass bead chains and hook assemblies, axle and wheel assemblies, tracks (straight and curved), carrier stops, carrier gates, wall sockets, splicer assemblies, etc.

Cubicle curtains shall be tested in accordance with the Flammability Requirements for Draperies and Cubicle Curtains described under SIN 722-02.

SIN 722-05 Wall Art Including Paintings, Photographs, And Posters Paintings may include oil and acrylic paintings and oil replicas on canvas. Photographic prints may be offered in a range of sizes. Photographs may be framed or dry-mounted to mount board. Other artwork includes posters, prints, transparencies, and artwork produced from a variety of processes, i.e., engravings, lithographs, and serigraphs.

All artwork must be mounted, framed, or otherwise supported, and ready to hang. Original one-of-a-kind artwork is NOT acceptable. Optional security devices for locking artwork to the wall may be offered.

SIN 722-06 Artificial Trees, Plants, Dried Foliage, And Planters For Indoor Use

Fire retardant trees and plants must meet the flammability requirements described below.

FLAMMABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE RETARDANT TREES AND PLANTS

Fire retardant trees and plants offered under the above SIN shall meet the Flammability Test Method below.

Flammability tests must be performed by an independent commercial laboratory. Tests shall be not more than 4 years old at any time during the term of the contract. Each contractor is required to maintain, on file, copies of all current test results. These files shall be available for review by the contracting officer at any time during the contract.

Failure to have current and complete test results may be cause for termination of the contract.

A letter (not test results) certifying that contract items meet the above test requirements, shall be included with the offer. The certification letter must include each tree/plant by name, product number, and be signed and dated by an official of the company holding the contract.

The contractor shall indicate in the printed government price lists and catalogs which items meet the flammability test.

Information furnished by the offeror in accordance with these flammability requirements shall in no way affect the government’s right to inspect and test the supplies for conformance with all contract requirements.

FLAMMABILITY TEST METHOD FOR FIRE RETARDANT PLANTS

Soaking: Ten leaves, chosen at random, shall be completely immersed in potable water, 16 degrees Centigrade to 17 degrees Centigrade for a period of 2 to 3 hours. If needed, an arrangement shall be devised so that the leaves are completely immersed in water. (The edges of the leaves could be clipped to a metal ring stand placed in the water container). At the end of the soaking period, the front and back of the leaves shall be wiped with a clean, untreated, dry cotton cloth. The following fire test shall be performed without further conditioning of the leaves:

Fire Test: Each leaf shall be individually tested as follows:

1. Clamp the leaf on a ring stand so that the surface of the longest dimension is in a vertical position suspended below the ring.

2. Adjust the height of the ring stand so that the bottom of the leaf is 13mm above the top of the Bunsen burner barrel.

3. Adjust the collar on the Bunsen burner to close all the air ports.

4. Adjust the gas flow so that the flame extends 25mm to 38mm above the top of the barrel.

5. In a draft-free enclosure, slide the Bunsen burner directly under the leaf.

Simultaneously start the stopwatch.

6. After 12 seconds, immediately remove the Bunsen burner.

7. If the leaf continues to flame, record the time when it stops flaming. Discontinue test if flaming continues for more than 18 seconds after removing the Bunsen burner.

8. Repeat the above procedure for the other 9 leaves.

Acceptance Criteria

None of the ten leaves shall drip flaming droplets at any time during the test.

After removing the Bunsen burner, there shall be no visible flaming after 15 seconds on at least 8 of the leaves. Flaming shall not exceed 18 seconds for any leaf.

None of the leaves/branches with small leaves shall disintegrate in the test (see note below).

NOTE: Small leaves, such as boxwoods, may disintegrate within the first 12 seconds of the fire test. In such cases, ten small branches with several leaves attached shall be used in place of individual leaves for the test.

SIN 722-08 Optional Ancillary Services: Installation & Measuring Services (Wall Art, Window Coverings, Cubicle Curtains) Ancillary services for lamps include installation-related operations such as making wire connections to existing wires, mounting bracket installation, and minor wall preparation (extensive wall repairs and running of new power cables through walls shall not be included.)

Only those offerors proposing items under at least one of the above SINs (722-01 through 722-07) will be considered for award of this SIN.

SIN 722-97 Overseas (International) Products Items offered under this SIN must adhere to requirements for non-overseas items unless specific requirements exist for overseas items. Lamps for overseas use must meet requirements for Overseas-Use Lamps found in Attachment #3 (pages 65-66).

SIN 722-98 Overseas (International Fabric Items offered under this SIN shall conform to the standards for the countries in which they are sold. Vendors shall identify applicable standards and certify that product meet the standards.

SIN 722-99 Introduction of New Services/Products (INSP) Items offered under this SIN shall conform to recognized industry performance and safety standards. Vendors shall identify applicable standards and provide evidence that products have be tested and conform to the standards. C-FSS-411