NSN 3590-00-058-1837 Product Description.docx

NSN: 3590-00-058-1837

BARBER KIT: Shall be Apopka Beauty and Barber Supply P/N 99005, or equal, in accordance with the following characteristics:

Barber kit with plastic case is intended for use by military personnel in the field.

The barber kit shall include the following components and quantity:

Quantity/kit

Case, barber kit (With nesting tray) 1 each Clipper, hand, hair, size No. 0 1 each Blade set, clipper, hand, size No. 0 1 each Clipper, electric, hair, with accessories: 1 each Blade, size 1 1 each Blade, size 000 1 each Blade, guard 1 each Brush, blade cleaning 1 each Brush set, carbon, (set of 2, if required) 1 each Container of oil 1 each Operating and maintenance instructions 1 each Blade adapter, “Butch type” for electric clipper 1 each Cream, shaving, brushless (4-1/2 oz. tube) 1 each Soapbox 1 each Disinfectant tray 1 each Soap (3-1/4 oz. bars) 2 each Comb, hair 2 each Shear’s, barber’s 2 each Cloth, barber’s 2 each Germicide (2 oz. bottles) 2 each Disposable razors 80 each

Barber kit case. The barber kit case shall be made of polyethylene or copolymer polypropylene plastic and constructed so as to contain a separate internal nesting tray made of the same material, and having a minimum depth of 1-inch. The nesting tray shall have the same width and length as the inside of the barber kit case. The internal tray shall not cause bulging, distortion, or prevent the lid from closing when seated in the barber kit case. The barber kit case dimensions shall be 12 to 16 inches long, 7.5 to 9.5 inches wide, and 5 to 8 inches high. The barber kit case shall have a hinged cover and gasket, which makes the case watertight when closed. The case shall have a minimum of one handle and one latch and be designed to be padlocked. All hardware shall be either plastic or stainless steel to prevent corrosion. The case shall be a subdued color (black or gray) and shall be supplied with a weather resistant padlock and two keys. A commercial padlock with 2 keys with clevis and chain attached to the case in accordance with the manufacturer’s commercial practice is acceptable.

Clipper, hand, hair. The hand hair clipper shall be commercial size No. 0 designed to cut hair to 1/32 inch long. It shall consist of cutting blades, handles, compression cap, and a blade guard. The clipper shall operate without binding, remain in an open position from the spring pressure, and the handle shall have a suitable finger rest.

Blade set, clipper, hand, hair. The blade set shall be size No. 0 and shall be the manufacturer’s standard commercial product. The blade set shall be designed to cut hair 1/32 inch long and compatible with the model of hand clipper furnished.

Clipper, electric, hair. The electric hair clipper shall be made from high impact resistant plastic, operate on 115 volts, 25 to 60 cycle, AC-DC single phase, and have a speed of 1700 to 2900 strokes per minute. The clipper shall be equipped with a detachable cutter head, a method for hanging the clipper when not in use, an 8 foot cord set (with a strain relief at the entry to the motor housing), and the assembled weight shall not exceed 2 pounds. The clipper shall be supplied with 2 blades (size 1 and size 000), a blade guard, a blade cleaning brush, a container of oil, a set of replacement carbon brushes (if applicable), and operating and maintenance instructions.

Blade adapter, hair, electric. A “Butch Type” blade adapter, size 3-1/2, to be used with the electric hair clipper.

Cream, shaving, brushless. The shaving cream shall be the brushless type and supplied in a 4-1/2 ounce tube.

Soapbox. The soapbox shall be made of plastic and accommodate a 3-1/2 ounce personal size bar of soap.

Disinfectant tray. A seamless aluminum or seamless plastic polyethylene or copolymer polypropylene (black or gray) tray shall be furnished. The tray shall be resistant to the germicide, and be approximately 7-1/4 inches long, 4-1/2 inches wide, and 2-1/2 inches high.

Soap bars. Bar soap shall be the soft all-purpose type, 3-1/2 ounce minimum (personal size), for bathing, shaving, hand washing, and cleaning.

Comb, hair. The combs shall be barber style, professional, 6-3/4 to 7-1/2 inch length in any subdued color, with half fine and half coarse teeth.

Shears, barber’s. The barber shears shall be 7-inches minimum length, designed with both blades pointed and furnished with double rings on the handles, a finger rest on one of the handles, and designed for a right-hand operator. The shears shall be of carbon steel and fully finished with a nickel-plated coating, except for the cutting edge and the inside of the blade.

Cloth, barber’s. The barbers cloth shall be a dark green cotton or nylon cloth, a minimum size of 40 inches by 40 inches, and all cut edges hemmed.

Germicide. The germicide shall be a quaternary ammonium type liquid disinfectant, with a 10 percent active product in 2-ounce plastic bottles.

Razors, safety (disposable). The razors shall be made of plastic with stainless steel blades and be disposable.

Component kit label “Government unique” requirement. A list of the kit components shall be printed on an adhesive backed waterproof white label with waterproof ink. This label shall be securely attached to the inside of the barber kit case cover and contain the following information:

Item NSN Quantity/Each Case, plastic 3590-00-240-2926 1 Hand hair clipper 3590-00-170-8462 1 Hand clipper blade set none 1 Electric hair clipper 3590-00-892-4525 1 Shaving cream 8520-01-303-4039 1 Soapbox 8530-01-371-0055 1 Disinfectant tray 3590-00-926-3838 1 Bar soap 8520-00-129-0803 2 Barber’s hair comb 8530-01-293-1384 2 Barber’s shears 3590-00-161-6913 2 Barber’s cloth 3590-00-162-5630 2 Germicide none 2 Razors, safety (Disposable) 8530-01-347-9577 80

Instruction label “Government unique” requirement. The instructions for care of the tools shall be printed on an adhesive backed waterproof white label with waterproof ink. This label shall be securely attached to the inside of the barber kit case cover next to the kit listing of components. These instructions shall read as follows;

“INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CARE OF THE BARBER KIT TOOLS”

Sterilization. Keep all parts of equipment clean. Detach cutter head from electric clipper and brush away debris. Immediately after use on each patron, wash the clippers, comb, blades, electric clipper detachable cutter head, and shears with soap and water to remove all film and debris. After washing, all instruments shall be immersed for 15 minutes in a disinfectant solution prepared in accordance with the manufacturers recommended instructions. All disinfected instruments shall be rinsed in water after immersion to remove the chemical, and then dried prior to use. Change the solution daily, dry all items prior to storage.

Sharpening. Do not attempt to sharpen blades in the field, replace with extra set and exchange for new set.

Care. Protect all metal items from rusting by using a light film of oil when kit is not to be used for several days. Protection is most important in humid climates.

Unit of Issue – KT (Kit)

PRODUCT CONFORMANCE: The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this description, conform to the producer's own specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.

MARKING: Marking shall comply with GSAM 552.211.73. Marking of supplies for deliveries to domestic civilian activities shall comply with the latest edition of Federal Standard 123.

Marking of supplies for deliveries to military activities domestic and export locations, including forwarding and container consolidation points (CCPs), shall comply with the latest edition of Military Standard 129. The Military Shipping Label (MSL) must show the “Ship To” address as well as the ultimate consignee (Mark for DoDAAC and address) and the Transportation Control Number (TCN).

PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY: Item(s) packaged and packed for domestic and export shipments to civilian and military activities shall comply with the GSAM provision/Clause 552.211-75 and/or with the latest requirements of ASTM D-3951 Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging; however, compliance to the latest edition of ASTM standard D-3951 is mandatory for General Supplies and Services (GSS) contracts. In the event a pallet or skid is used for shipping, the following notice shall apply:

Wood Packing Material: Packaging and packing of supplies using Wood Packaging Material (WPM) on a pallet or skid for export shipments (includes forwarding and container and consolidation points, commercial freight forwarders and third party logistics providers) shall comply with the requirements in provision/Clause GSAM 552.211.89, Non-Manufactured Wood Packaging Material for Export, or the applicable requirements in ASTM D-3951 relative to the WPM. All wood shall be treated and stamped appropriately for export, including the actual pallet or skid, if made of wood.