Attachment 5 Salient Characteristics.pdf

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This document contains material specifications, performance standards, and quality assurance requirements for perforated window film graphics intended for exterior glass surfaces.

The material specifications mandate a 3M 8170-P40 perforated window film system comprised of three components: a cast vinyl base film with 4-mil nominal thickness, 60/40 visual obscurity ratio (60% printable area/40% perforation), and high gloss finish; a 3M 8518 Gloss Overlaminate for UV protection and moisture/debris barrier; and 3M Edge Sealer Tape 8914 for environmental sealing. All specifications include "Or Equal" requirements, allowing substitution of equivalent products meeting the stated salient characteristics. The warranty standard requires full comprehensive manufacturer coverage for a minimum of 2.0 years from installation, with reduced coverage of 1.4 years for high-UV geographic zones (Arizona, New Mexico, southern Nevada, southern Utah, southern California, and western Texas). Warranty coverage encompasses the complete graphic system including base film, inks, overlaminate, adhesive, and edge tape, with protection against physical defects, fading, cracking, crazing, peeling, blistering, lifting, ink degradation, and adhesive failure. The remedy includes replacement of defective materials and labor reimbursement for re-fabrication and re-installation, with clean removability guaranteed without damaging storefront glass during the warranty period. Quality assurance requirements mandate third-party G7 Certification for print quality ensuring consistent color calibration and brand color reproduction across production batches, a valid 3M MCS warranty certificate from the film manufacturer certifying the printer/installer as an authorized system converter/provider, and proof of active commercial general liability insurance meeting Department of War/United States Marine Corps standard contract thresholds.

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Section 6.4: Material Specifications

Component Brand Salient Characteristics ("Or Equal" Requirement)

Perforated Window Film

3M 8170-P40 • Composition/Type: Cast vinyl film (opaque)

• Thickness: 4-mil nominal thickness

• Finish: High gloss

• Perforation Pattern / Obscurity Density: 60/40 visual obscurity ratio (60% printable vinyl area / 40% perforation open area)

• Application: Designed specifically for exterior glass surfaces with single-pane/double-pane compatibility

Protective Overlaminate

3M 8518 Gloss Overlaminate

• Type: Cast vinyl clear protective overlaminate

• Finish: Optically clear, high gloss

• Function: UV blocking/resistance and barrier against moisture, dirt, and debris buildup within perforations

• Compatibility: Chemically and physically compatible with the underlying perforated cast vinyl base film

Edge Sealing Tape

3M Edge Sealer Tape 8914

• Type: Pressure-sensitive clear edge sealing film/tape

• Function: Environmental sealing along perimeter edges to prevent water/chemical intrusion, graphic lifting, and edge peeling

• Durability: Resistant to outdoor weathering, cleaning agents, and temperature extremes

Section 6.7: Performance and Warranty Standards

Category Standard Salient Characteristics ("Or Equal" Requirement)

Standard Warranty Duration

3M MCS Warranty (2-Year)

• Full comprehensive manufacturer/finished graphic warranty coverage for a minimum of 2.0 years from installation date.

High UV Zone Warranty Duration

3M MCS Warranty (1.4-Year)

• Minimum 1.4 years coverage for high-UV geographic zones (AZ, NM, southern NV, southern UT, southern CA, western

TX).

Scope of Warranty Coverage

Matched Component System Standard

• System Coverage: Complete graphic system (base film, inks, overlaminate, adhesive, edge tape).

• Defect Protection: Physical defects, excessive fading/discoloration, cracking, crazing, peeling, blistering, lifting, ink degradation/running, and adhesive failure.

• Removability: Clean removability without damaging storefront glass within the warranty period.

• Remedy: Replacement of defective materials and labor reimbursement for re-fabrication and re-installation.

Section 6.8: Quality Assurance & Submittal Verification

Category Standard Salient Verification Criteria ("Or Equal" Requirement)

Print Quality Standard

G7 Certification • Proof of third-party G7 Qualification or verified compliance with G7 methodology ensuring consistent color calibration, neutral gray balance, and accurate brand color reproduction across all production batches.

Warranty Certificate

3M MCS

Documentation

• Valid, verifiable written graphic warranty certificate from the film manufacturer certifying the printer/installer as an authorized system converter/provider.

Liability Insurance

Standard PWS Requirement

• Proof of active commercial general liability insurance coverage meeting DoW/USMC standard contract thresholds.

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