(02) Specification 393 Rev B.pdf

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

SHORE INFRASTRUCTURE LOGISTICS CENTER

WATERWAYS OPERATIONS PRODUCT LINE

OCTOBER 2018

HIGH INTENSITY RETROREFLECTIVE FILMS FOR USE ON

MARINE AIDS-TO-NAVIGATION

SPECIFICATION NO. 393

REVISION B

MJB_1018

WORK ITEM 1: 0000-XF-C36-9524, VARIOUS RETROREFLECTIVE

FILM CHARACTERS OR TAPE, Purchase

1. SCOPE

1.1 Intent. This specification describes the requirements for high intensity retroreflective elastomeric films used as sign face materials on aids to navigation in the navigable waters of the United States.

1.1.1 Deliverables. Products provided under this specification shall be conformable films, with pressure-sensitive adhesive, as described in section 3, below. Items include:

Characters - Letters and numbers of 6, 8, 10, 12, 16 and 24 inches in height; in white, green, and red colors.

Retroreflective film in 50 yard and 150 yard rolls in widths of 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, and 12 inches (referred to as tape); in white, yellow, orange, green, and red colors; which may or may not be kiss cut in different lengths on the (tape) rolls.

• NSN: 0000-XF-C36-9524, P/N: See 6.4, attachment 1 for complete listing.

1.2 Government-furnished property.

None

2. REFERENCES

COAST GUARD DRAWINGS

Coast Guard Drawing 121169 Rev. D, 5CFR and 5NFR Unlighted Foam Buoys

COAST GUARD PUBLICATIONS

Coast Guard Specification 450 Rev. F, 11 May 2009 Fabrication of Ionomer Foam Buoys

OTHER REFERENCES

ANSI/ASQ 9001, 15 Sep 2015 Quality Management Systems – Requirements ANSI/NCSL Z540.3-2006 (R2013), Requirements for the Calibration of Measuring and Test

Equipment ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2003 (R2013) Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes

(Table IIA, based on General Inspection Level II from Table I)

APA L870, 1 Jun 2010 APA L870, Jun 2010 Voluntary Product Standard, PS 1-09, Structural Plywood

ASTM D1248-16, 15 Nov 2016 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Extrusion Materials for Wire and Cable

A-A-3174, 15 Oct 1998 Commercial Item Description Plastic Sheet, Polyolefin ASTM D4956-17, 1 Oct 2017 Standard Specification for Retroreflective Sheeting for Traffic

Control ASTM D5118/D5118M-15, 1 Oct 2015 Standard Practice for Fabrication of Fiberboard Shipping

Boxes ASTM D1974/D1974M-16, 22 Dec 2010 Standard Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and

Reinforcing Fiberboard Boxes ASTM D5486/D5486M-06 (Reapproved 2012), 31 May 2012 Standard Specification for

Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Packaging, Box Closure, and Sealing FHWA (MUTCD), 29 Feb 2005 Standard Alphabets for Traffic Control Devices (for Streets and

Highways) Federal Highway Administration MIL-STD-2073-1E w/Change 1, 7 Jan 2011 Department of Defense Standard Practice for

Military Packaging MIL-DTL-117H, 30 Apr 2001 Detail Specification Bags, Heat-Sealable MIL-STD-129R, 18 Feb 2014 Department of Defense Standard Practice Military Marking for

Shipment and Storage ISO/IEC 16388:2007, 15 May 2007 Information Technology - Automatic identification and data capture techniques - Code 39 bar code symbology specification

2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are referenced in sections 3, 4, and 5 of this specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification, which are recommended for additional information or used as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements cited in sections 3, 4, and 5 of this specification, whether or not the referenced documents are listed here. Suffixes denoting the specific issue of each document are omitted from future references to the documents in this specification.

2.2 Specification order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this specification and the references cited herein, this specification shall take precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General. Retroreflective characters and rolls of retroreflective films supplied under this specification shall meet all requirements for Type III or Type V Sheeting with Class 4 adhesive and a protective liner (for characters only) as described in ASTM D4956, and in Supplementary Requirement S.1 of ASTM D4956 (Fungus Resistance), and the additional requirements listed herein. The terms "films", "sheeting", and “tape” shall be understood to refer to roll-type products and may be used interchangeably.

3.1.1 Color specification limits. The colors of newly manufactured films shall fall within the color specification limits (Daytime) of TABLE 11 of ASTM D4956 for white, yellow, orange, green, and red.

3.2 Application. Films shall be conformable, and shall be suitable for application to dented, weathered, and/or irregular surfaces that have been wiped clean. The films are intended for application to several different surfaces, including:

a. Plywood - A-C Exterior, A-B Marine, or Medium Density Overlay (single-sided) (APA L870)

b. Corrosion resistant aluminum sheet - such as aluminum alloy 6061-T6

c. Cast elastomeric (vinyl) sheeting

d. Mild steel painted with aliphatic acrylic urethane

e. Medium density, rotationally molded polyethylene - Type II, Class A, Category 3 (ASTM

D1248)

f. Densified-ionomer foam (Coast Guard Specification 450).

The use of a separate primer for application to ionomer foam is permitted. The primer, if required, shall be available from the manufacturer of the retroreflective film as a commercially procurable item by the individual U.S. Coast Guard units which have responsibility for ionomer foam buoys. Application to any of the other five materials listed above shall not require the aid of heat, solvent, or other preparation for adhesion to dry, clean surfaces.

3.3 Environment. The films supplied under this specification shall withstand a marine environment as defined by:

• Temperature range of -40° to +120° F (-40° to +49° C)

• Humidity range from 0 to 100%

• Winds up to 100 knots (185 km/hour)

• Salinity extremes (salt spray)

• Sunlight exposure up to 5000 MJ/m2 per year

• Guano deposits

• Mold and fungus growth

Films applied in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions to the surface materials listed in 3.2.a through 3.2.c, above (signage), shall not loosen, lift, peel, or bubble when exposed to a marine environment for five years. Films applied in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions to the surface materials listed in 3.2.d through 3.2.f, above (buoys), shall not loosen, lift, peel, or bubble when exposed to a marine environment for two years.

3.4 Physical properties.

3.4.1 Appearance. The film shall be free of ragged or sticky edges, tears, cuts, holes, cracks, blisters, dirt, scales, pits, solid lumps, and creases. The pattern of the retro-reflective material shall appear uniform across the film surface. The backing of the film shall be completely and evenly covered with the adhesive.

3.4.1.1 Film roll appearance. Shall not have more than one spot, stain, or streak of any size per 5-yard segment of a 50-yard or 150-yard roll.

3.4.2 Characters. Letters and numbers shall meet the requirements of the Federal Highway Administration (MUTCD) Standard Alphabets for Traffic Control Devices, Series C 2000. Note: Rounded or filleted inside corners are allowed (and prevent tearing of the characters during application).

3.4.2.1 Character appearance. A single character shall not have more than one spot, stain or streak (tooling seam line) of any size.

3.4.2.2 Characters shall be kiss-cut, and covered with a translucent pre-spacing/pre-masking film, as diagrammed in figure 1, below:

Figure 1 – Retroreflective Film Characters

3.4.2.3 Character margins. The margins of the retroreflective characters (from edge of character to the edge of the backing film) shall be as follows. (All dimensions are in inches.)

Character Size Margins (Right and Left) Margins (Top and Bottom)

6 1/2 1/2 8 3/4 1/2 10 1 1/2

12 1-1/4 1/2 16 1-1/2 1/2 24 1-3/4 1/2

3.4.2.3.1 Margin width tolerance. Margin width variance shall be within ± 0.300 inches.

3.4.2.4 Character width. Character width variance shall be within ± 0.300 inches.

3.4.3 Film dimensions. For rolls / tape and characters.

3.4.3.1 Thickness. The film thickness, without the protective liner, shall not exceed 0.020 inches (0.508mm).

3.4.3.2 Roll width and length. Rolls of film shall have widths within 0.125 inches (3.2mm) of the size ordered. The roll length shall equal or exceed the length ordered.

3.5 Environmental properties.

3.5.1 Resistance to weathering. The film shall be weather resistant. After five years exposure on a south-facing, vertical surface, in the marine environment of South Florida, the film shall retain a minimum coefficient of retro-reflection as specified in Table 12 of ASTM D4956.

3.5.2 Daytime color and colorfastness. After five years exposure on a south-facing, vertical surface, in the marine environment of South Florida, the film shall conform to the requirements of ASTM D4956, paragraph 6.5, [Table 2 Daytime Luminance Factor (Y %)A and Table 11 Color Specification Limits (Daytime)A].

3.5.3 Resistance to heat, cold, and humidity. The film shall not crack, peel, chip or delaminate when exposed to the marine environment for five years.

3.5.4 Solvent resistance. Neither the film nor the adhesive shall dissolve, pucker or blister when exposed to turpentine, mineral spirits, or isopropyl alcohol.

3.5.5 Storage Stability. The film shall meet the requirements of this specification after being stored in a warehouse at 50° to 90° F and 30 to 50% relative humidity for twelve months.

3.6 Documentation.

3.6.1 Quality Assurance Inspection Form. The Contractor shall develop and provide a Quality Assurance Inspection Form (QAIF). The QAIF shall be used to document the inspections and tests performed on every item throughout its fabrication process. The form shall be printed on standard (i.e., 8½ x 11 inch) white paper. Inspection results may be handwritten on the form. The form shall be prepared in the Contractor's format and shall be legible, in English, and suitable for reproduction. The form shall be made available to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review.

3.6.1.1 QAIF Content. At a minimum the QAIF shall include:

• Date of test or inspection

• Test or inspection to be performed (list every test and inspection required by section 4.0)

• Result of test or inspection

• Accept/Reject criteria for each test or inspection

• Corrective action taken (if any)

• Notes

• Initials or signatures of Contractor’s test personnel

3.6.2 Material Certifications. When requested by the COR, the Contractor shall furnish material certifications, either from the material manufacturers or an independent testing laboratory, to the effect that the material described in paragraph 3.1 through 3.5 has been tested and found to meet the requirements of the applicable section of this specification. The material certifications shall be stored by the Contractor for the life of the contract.

3.6.3 Material Inspection and Receiving Report (DHS Form 700-21). A form DHS-700-21 shall be used as a certification of product quality assurance, as a packing list, and as a certification of acceptance. The Contractor shall prepare a separate DHS-700-21 for each shipping lot. Prior to shipment, the DHS-700-21 must be signed by the COR.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE

4.1 General. The Contractor's quality assurance program shall meet the requirements of ANSI/ASQ 9001.

However, the Contractor does not have to be ANSI/ASQ 9001 certified.

4.1.1 Contractor’s calibration system. The contractor shall maintain a calibration and maintenance system to control the accuracy of measurement and test equipment used in the fulfillment of this specification.

The system shall include, as a minimum, prescribed calibration intervals and the source of calibration. A monitoring system to this requirement shall be readily available to the Coast Guard Inspector. Calibration shall be traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology in accordance with ANSI/NCSL Z540.3-2007. At the time of CG inspection, documentation in support of this requirement shall be made available to the COR.

4.2 Classification of Inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as follows:

• First article inspection (paragraph 4.3)

• Contractor production inspection (paragraph 4.3.8)

• Coast Guard production inspection (paragraph 4.3.9)

4.2.1 Inspection conditions. Unless otherwise specified, all inspections shall be performed in accordance with the test conditions specified in ASTM D4956 and Table 1 of this specification.

4.3 First Article Inspection. When first article samples are required, the Contractor shall perform a first article inspection in accordance with this paragraph. A first article inspection shall be performed by the Contractor and at the Contractor’s facility. The first articles shall meet the requirements of this specification and shall pass all the tests and inspections listed in this section. These tests will be performed on each size and color product offered in response to a contract or delivery order based on this specification. First article test requirements are listed in Table 1.

Table 1

INSPECTIONS AND

EXAMINATIONS

INSPECTION

(NOTES)

ASTM D4956 REQUIREMENT ASTM D4956 TEST METHOD

Minimum Coefficient of Retroreflection

Paragraph 6.1.3 (Table 4 Type III Sheeting), Paragraph 6.1.5 (Table 6 Type V Sheeting)

Paragraph 7.3

Daytime Color Paragraph 6.3, Table 2 and Table 11 Paragraph 7.4

Outdoor Weather Resistance (1)

Paragraph 6.4 Paragraph 7.6

Colorfastness Paragraph 6.5 Paragraph 7.4 and 7.7 Shrinkage Paragraph 6.6 Paragraph 7.8 Flexibility Paragraph 6.7 Paragraph 7.9 Liner Removal Paragraph 6.8 Paragraph 7.10 Adhesion (2) Paragraph 6.9 Paragraph 7.5 Impact Resistance Paragraph 6.10 Paragraph 7.11 Fungus Resistance Supplementary Requirements S1 S1

393 SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 393 SPECIFICATION TEST

METHOD

Adhesion Paragraph 3.2 and 3.3 Paragraph 4.5 Appearance Paragraph 3.4.1 through 3.4.2.1 Paragraph 4.4 Characters Paragraph 3.4.2 Paragraph 4.4 Film Dimensions Paragraph 3.4.3 Paragraph 4.4 Resistance to heat, cold and humidity

Paragraph 3.5.3 Paragraph 4.6 through 4.6.1.3

Solvent resistance Paragraph 3.5.4 Paragraph 4.6

Notes: 1 Use of five-year, natural weathering, on south-facing, vertical surfaces, in the South Florida marine environment is preferred to artificial weathering.

2 Adhesion to various additional materials used as marine aids to navigation signage or for manufacture of buoys.

4.3.1 Order of Inspections and Tests. First article tests will be completed in the following order:

a. Visual inspection (see 4.4)

b. All inspections and examinations in Table 1 of this specification

c. Adhesion tests (see 4.5)

d. Environmental tests (see 4.6)

e. Documentation review (see 4.6.2)

4.3.2 First Article Tests and Inspections Notification. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least seven (7) business days prior to the scheduled commencement of any inspections and tests required by this specification.

4.3.3 Waiver of First Article Requirements. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to waive all or part of the first article requirements specified herein.

4.3.4 Rejection Criteria. The results of the first article inspection will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer to determine compliance with the requirements of this specification. Failure of any one sample to meet the requirements of ASTM D4956 for daytime color and colorfastness shall constitute a failure of the first article tests for all materials of a given color. Failure of any one sample to meet all other requirements outlined in ASTM D4956 shall constitute a failure of all materials submitted for acceptance.

The acceptance/rejection criteria for visual inspection, adhesion and environmental tests are outlined in their respective sections of this specification.

4.3.4.1 If the first article is rejected, the Contractor will be notified in writing by the Contracting Officer and allowed fourteen (14) calendar days to fix or resubmit a new first article. Repair or replacement of the first article shall be by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense.

4.3.5 Authorization to Proceed. Upon successful completion of the first article inspection, the Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor with written authorization to begin fabricating production quantities.

4.3.6 Standardization. Materials, parts, design, and fabrication methods used in the production quantities shall be identical to those used in the first articles, unless otherwise authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer.

4.3.7 Production Lot Sampling. A random sample of items shall be selected from each production lot. The minimum sample size shall be specified by ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2003 (R2013) Table IIA, based on General Inspection Level II from Table I, Normal, Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL) = 1.0. A production lot shall be all the items from an identifiable production period from one manufacturer and one plant and submitted for acceptance at one time. Each lot sample shall be examined to verify conformance to requirements stated in applicable specifications and drawings. Each lot sample refers to a single 50-yard or 150-yard roll, in the width ordered, or a package of characters, in the quantity specified in the contract of order for unit packages. Samples that fail to comply with any production test requirements of this specification, have any defects that will interfere with a sample item’s use, or will decrease its reliability shall be rejected. Entire lots shall be rejected when the percent of nonconformance exceeds ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2003 (R2013) Level II, Normal, AQL = 1.0.

4.3.8 Contractor Production Inspection. The tests and inspections required by this specification are not intended to supplant any controls, examinations, inspections, or tests normally employed by the Contractor to assure product quality. The Contractor shall perform the tests and inspections specified in paragraph 4.4 through 4.6 to ensure conformance to this specification. The Contractor shall provide space, personnel, and test equipment to conduct all inspections and test requirements.

4.3.9 Coast Guard Production Inspection. The Coast Guard reserves the right to observe, verify, or perform the tests and inspections outlined in paragraph 4.3.10.

4.3.10 Tests and Inspections. The following tests and inspections shall be conducted for each first article unit and subsequent production units:

a. Visual inspection

b. Adhesion tests

c. Environmental tests

d. Documentation review

4.4 Visual Inspection. Sample rolls and characters shall be visually inspected for compliance with the requirements outlined in 3.4 through 3.4.3.2. The entire roll of each sample shall be inspected. The thickness and width of rolls, and character dimensions shall be measured to the nearest 0.005 inch. Roll lengths shall be measured to the nearest 1 inch. Table 2 outlines the acceptance/rejection criteria for the visual inspection.

Table 2

VISUAL INSPECTION

EXAMINE DEFECTS ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION

CRITERIA

Appearance Surface pattern of film is not uniform

Any tear, cut, hole, crack, blister, dirt, scale, crease, or pits in the film

More than one spot, stain, or streak of any size on a single character (See note 1.)

More than one spot, stain, or streak of any size per 5-yard segment of a 50-yard or 150-yard roll. (See note.)

Ragged or sticky edges

Any solid lump (See note 1.)

Any spot, stain or streak with a maximum dimension greater than 1 inch (See note 2.)

A defect as indicated shall constitute a failure of the entire inspection for all materials in a given lot.

Characters Do not meet dimensional requirements of Federal Highway Administration (MUTCD) Standard Alphabets for Traffic Control Devices, Series C 2000 (tolerances per this specification)

Are not kiss-cut

Do not have translucent pre-spacing/pre-masking film

A defect as indicated shall constitute a failure of the entire inspection for all materials in a given lot.

Thickness Film thickness (without liner) does not exceed

0.020 inch

Reject if film thickness (without liner) exceeds 0.020 inch

Width Measured width of a roll is not within 0.125 inch of specified width

Reject if width of a roll is greater than

0.125 inch or less than 0.125 inch of specified width

Length Measured length of a roll is less than specified Reject if measured length of a roll is less than specified

Notes: 1 Clearly visible at a normal inspection distance of approximately three feet by an individual with normal or corrected 20/20 vision.

2 Streaks greater than an inch that do not affect the reflectivity are allowed.

4.5 Adhesion. Adhesion of retroreflective films to various materials used as signage substrates for aids to navigation shall be tested to determine conformance to 3.2 and 3.3. Determine the adhesion properties of the films to the various materials listed in 4.5.1 by the procedures described in 4.5.2 and 4.5.3.

4.5.1 Test panels. Test panels shall include each of the materials listed in 3.2, above. Test panels shall be prepared in the following manner:

a. Dry, clean, Group 3 AC-exterior-grade-plywood (APA L870). Rough edges produced by cutting may be lightly sanded or filed. Surface sanding is not permitted.

b. Aluminum sheet, prepared in accordance with paragraph 7.2 of ASTM D4956 Panel Preparations

c. Cast vinyl sheet, applied in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions to a plywood panel

d. Mild steel plate painted with aliphatic acrylic urethane

e. Medium density polyethylene panel, conforming to Type II, Class A, Category 3, in ASTM

D1248

f. Cylindrical section of ionomer foam, conforming to item 2 of Drawing 121169, and manufactured in accordance with Coast Guard Specification 450

4.5.2 Standard condition peel test. Condition a set of test panels as listed in 4.5.1 and twenty-four (24) 1-inch by 9-inch film samples at a temperature of 73 ± 3° F (23 ± 2° C) and 50 ± 5% relative humidity for 24 hours prior to testing per ASTM D4956 S1.2.1 Test Condition. Apply four (4) each, 1-inch by 9-inch film samples to the six (6) types of test panels (total of 24 film samples) by bonding 7 inches of one end of each film sample to the test panels. Attach a 1-lb (0.45-kg) weight to the free end and allow it to hang free at an angle of 90° to the panel surface for 5-minutes. At the end of the 5-minute time-period, measure the distance of peeling. If the distance of peeling is greater than 2.0 inches (51mm), the film sample fails.

Repeat this test with the conditioning period increased to 72 hours.

4.5.3 Low temperature peel test. Condition a set of test panels as listed in 4.5.1 and twenty-four (24) 1-inch by 9-inch film samples at +20° F (-7° C) for 4 hours. Apply four (4) 1-inch by 9-inch film samples each to the six (6) types of test panels by bonding 7 inches of one end of each film sample to the panels.

Condition a second set of test panels as listed in 4.5.1 at +20° (+3/-0°) F (-7° (+2 /- 0°) C and 50 ± 5% relative humidity for 24 hours. While maintaining these conditions of temperature and humidity, attach a 0.5-lb (0.22-kg) weight to the free end and allow it to hang free at an angle of 90° to the panel surface for 5 minutes. At the end of the 5-minute time period measure the distance of peeling. If the distance of peeling is greater than 2.0 inches (51 mm), the sample fails.

4.5.4 Acceptance/rejection criteria. Failure of any one sample to meet all the requirements for adhesion, as defined by a failure of the tests outlined in 4.5.2 and 4.5.3, shall constitute a failure of this test for all materials in a given lot.

4.6 Environmental tests. The environmental tests outlined in this section shall be used to determine the ability of films to withstand conditions encountered during service in a marine environment, as described in 3.3. Successful completion of these tests shall be considered as demonstrating conformance to 3.5.3 and 3.5.4.

4.6.1 Resistance to heat, cold, and humidity. Determine the resistance of the films to heat, cold, and humidity by the procedures described in 4.6.1.1 through 4.6.1.3. Prior to conducting the tests, prepare the test panels in accordance with ASTM D4956 paragraph 7.2 Panel Preparations (aluminum), and paragraph 4.5.1.a (plywood). Condition all the test panels and all the film samples in accordance with ASTM D4956 S1.2.1 Test Condition. Prepare three (3) pairs of film test samples, each pair consisting of one (1) 9-inch by 9-inch film sample bonded to an aluminum test panel and one (1) 9-inch by 9-inch film sample bonded to a plywood test panel.

4.6.1.1 Resistance to heat. Place one pair of samples in an oven. Maintain samples at 120 ± 5° F (49 ± 3° C), for 24 hours. Visually inspect the samples, after they have cooled to room temperature.

4.6.1.2 Resistance to cold. Expose one pair of samples to an air temperature of -40 ± 5° F (-40 ± 3° C) for 24 hours. Visually inspect the samples after they have warmed to room temperature.

4.6.1.3 Resistance to humidity. Subject one pair of samples to 100% relative humidity for 24 hours; at a temperature of 73 ± 4° F (23 ± 2° C). Remove the samples from the humidity chamber. Allow the samples to dry at room temperature. Visually inspect the samples after they have dried.

4.6.2 Solvent Resistance. Determine the resistance of the films to the solvents specified herein by immersing one test sample in a glass container, for each solvent separately, at room temperature. Film samples, each 1-inch by 6-inches, shall be applied to aluminum test panels (prepared in accordance with ASTM D4956 7.2 Panel Preparations). Solvents and immersion time shall be as follows:

*WARNING: These solvents are flammable and toxic. Avoid inhalation and prolonged skin contact.

Do not expose to open flame or sparks.

At the end of the immersion period, remove the test panels from the exposure containers and allow drying before visual inspection.

4.6.3 Acceptance/Rejection Criteria. A sample exhibiting any evidence of cracking, peeling, chipping, blistering, pitting, delamination, or dissolving of the film or adhesive at the conclusion of the environmental tests shall constitute its failing the entire testing procedure.

4.6.4 Documentation Review. The documentation required by paragraph 3.5 shall be reviewed for conformance with this specification and provided to the COR upon request.

4.7 Rejection for Defects. The Coast Guard will reject all items which do not conform to the requirements of this specification. Repair or replacement of the rejected items shall be by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense. All rejected items shall be resubmitted for inspection only when they conform to the requirements of this specification. Resubmitted items shall be identified as such and shall be kept separate from new items. If defective items are found, no further items will be accepted by the Coast Guard until the Contractor has demonstrated that the defects have been corrected and that the cause of the defects has been eliminated from the production process.

SOLVENT* IMMERSION TIME

Turpentine 10 minutes

Mineral Spirits 10 minutes

Isopropyl Alcohol 1 minute

5. PRESERVATION, PACKING, MARKING, AND SHIPPING

5.1 Preservation. Per MIL-SPEC-2073-1E, Method 31.

5.2 Packing. Shall be in accordance with MIL-SPEC-2073-1E Level B, to protect these assemblies and items during moderate worldwide shipment, handling, and storage conditions.

5.2.1 Unit of issue for characters. For the purposes of this specification, one unit of issue is one package (PG). Note: One package for 6-inch, 8-inch, 10-inch and 12-inch size letters and numbers shall contain 10 items. One package for 16-inch and 24-inch size letters and numbers shall contain 2 items.

5.2.1.1 Packaging of characters. Each unit of issue one PG) shall be individually packaged in a transparent heat-sealed plastic bag in accordance with MIL-DTL-117 Type III, Class B, Style 2. The plastic film shall be manufactured in accordance with A-A-3174, Type I or II, Class 1. All packages of one stock number in an order shall be boxed separately from all items of other stock numbers in a single-wall (SW) corrugated fiberboard (CF) Regular Slotted box (0201), Class Weather Resistant (WR), manufactured in accordance with ASTM D5118/D5118M.

5.2.1.1.1 Closure of regular slotted boxes shall be in accordance with ASTM D1974/D1974M, Closure Method 2B6. The tape shall comply with Specification D5486/5486M, Type V.

5.2.2 Unit of issue for tape (or roll of film). One unit of issue is one roll (RO) of tape. The minimum buy quantity of rolls may all be placed within one box.

5.2.2.1 Packaging of tape (or rolls of film). All rolls of one stock number in an order shall be boxed separately from all items of other stock numbers in single-wall (SW) corrugated fiberboard (CF) Regular Slotted boxes (0201), Class Weather Resistant (WR), manufactured in accordance with ASTM D5118/D5118M. If a roll is individually boxed, a release liner between the box and roll shall be used. If multiple rolls (of the same stock number) are boxed within the same box, a release liner between each roll shall be used.

5.2.2.2 Closure of overlap slotted boxes shall be in accordance with ASTM D1974/D1974M, Closure Method 2B6. The tape shall comply with Specification D5486/D5486M, Type V.

5.3 Marking. Each packaged item shall have a waterproof label securely attached in the upper left-hand corner of the two longest sides (two opposite sides if square) of each box in accordance with MIL-STD- 129R. See 6.2 for label example and placement.

NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER (Of the item)

CAGE CODE CAGE (Contractor’s Cage Code)

PART NUMBER PN (Of the item)

DESCRIPTION (If needed)

QUANTITY & UNIT OF ISSUE 1 PG

CONTRACT NUMBER (See Contract Page 1)

DELIVERY ORDER NUMBER (See Contract Page 1)

MANUFACTURED DATE MFD 05/18

CONDITION CODE CONDITION A

OTHER DATA as Directed USCG SILC-WOPL MATERIAL

5.3.1 Multipack boxes. Boxes containing multiple packages of characters or rolls of tape of the same National Stock Number shall also be marked MULTIPACK near the above label(s). The quantity on the labels on the outside of the multi-packed box shall indicate the total quantity within the box.

5.3.2 Environmental label. An additional label with the following information shall be placed beneath the above label. “STORE IN COOL DRY ENVIRONMENT: BELOW 85 DEGREES F AT BELOW 60%

HUMIDITY”.

5.4 Bar coding. U.S. Coast Guard requires bar coding of the NSN, IAW ISO/IEC 16388-2007 Code 39 Symbology. See 6.2 for label placement and 6.3 for Bar Code examples.

5.4.1 Bar Code Label. Can be applied separately or as part of the marking required in 5.3.

5.5 Shipping. The Contractor shall deliver the contracted items/delivery order to the Coast Guard address specified in paragraph 5.5.3, unless directed otherwise per the contract.

5.5.1 Shipment Details. The Contractor shall notify the COR and Contracting Officer within three (3) business days of:

• date of shipment the contracted items/delivery order leaves the Contractor's facility

• name of the shipping company

• tracking number(s) of shipment

• expected arrival date and time at the Coast Guard facility

5.5.1.1 Normal delivery hours at the warehouse (Curtis Bay, MD) are Monday through Friday 0730-1300 (excluding Federal Holidays). Deliveries outside this window shall require prior written approval by the Contracting Officer.

5.5.2 All items shall be shipped FOB Destination.

5.5.3 Address. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall ship, and deliver all parts to the following Coast Guard address:

US Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center 2401 Hawkins Point RD Receiving Room - Building 88

Curtis Bay, MD 21226

6. NOTES

6.1 Document sources.

6.1.1 Coast Guard Documents.

United States Coast Guard Shore Infrastructure Logistics Center Waterways Operations Product Line 300 East Main Street Norfolk, VA 23510-9104

6.1.2 Industry Publications.

(ANSI/AIM) American National Standards Institute USA 25 West 43rd Street, 4th floor New York, NY 10036 Office 212-642-4900 Fax 212-398-0023 Customer Service or Document Sales 212-642-4980 0830-1800

(ANSI/ASQ) American Society for Quality Control 310 West Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203 http://asq.org/index.aspx

(APA) The Engineered Wood Association 7011 S. 19th Street Tacoma, WA 98466-5333 Main: 253-565-6600 Product support: 253-620-7400 Fax: 253-565-7265 https://www.apawood.org/contact-us

(ASTM) American Society for Testing & Materials 100 Barr Harbor Drive P.O. Box C700 West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 610-832-9500 Fax 610-832-9555

(FHWA) Federal Highway Administration (DOT) Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE.

Washington, DC 20590 0800-1630 M-F (except Federal holidays) https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/SHSe/Alphabets.pdf

(ISO) International Organization for Standardization

BIBC II

http://asq.org/index.aspx https://www.apawood.org/contact-us

Chemin de Blandonnet 8, CP 401 1214 Vernier, Geneva, Switzerland Phone +41 22 749 01 11 Fax: +41 22 733 34 30 Email: central@iso.org

6.1.3 Military Standards and Specifications.

Defense Printing Service Detachment Office Bldg. 4D (NPM-DODSSP) 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094 215-697-2667/2179 Fax 215-697-1462

DOD & Navy Publications & Forms (Other Than DODSSP) Naval Publication and Forms Center 5801 Tabor Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19120 215-697-2000 mailto:central@iso.org

6.2 Military Marking Example.

Example of unit pack, intermediate and exterior container identification markings (including an example of bar code markings).

6.3 Bar coding example.

6.4 List of Stock Numbers of items manufactured under this specification. See latest revision of attachment 1 to this specification.

SPECIFICATION NO. 393 REV B - HIGH INTENSITY

RETROREFLECTIVE FILMS FOR USE ON MARINE AIDS-TO-

NAVIGATION

Prepared by: Reviewed by:

Mr. M. J. Beimel LT. Rudy Bowis

Equipment Specialist, Waterways Operations Asset Line Manager, Waterways Operations

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Approved by: Date:

Mr. Wayne Danzik

Deputy Manager, Waterways Operations

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