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NAVSEA 05Z6 PD 5-04A Rev 01 09 February 2011

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

MATTRESS, INNERSPRING, FLAME RESISTANT, SHIPBOARD

This purchase description is approved for use by the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia and is available for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This purchase description covers requirements for specialized innerspring, flame resistant mattresses for use aboard U.S. Navy vessels.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. Documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of this specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet specified requirement documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not they are listed.

2.1.1 Government documents.

2.1.1.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents shall be those cited in the solicitation or contract.

STANDARDS

FEDERAL

FED-STD-191 – Federal Standard for Textile Test Methods

MILITARY

MIL-STD-129 – Military Marking for Shipment and Storage

(Copies of these documents are available online at http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ or www.dodssp.daps.mil or from the Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)

2.1.1.2 Other government documents, drawings, and publications. The following other Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues are those cited in the solicitation.

Code of Federal Regulations - Title 16, Volume 2, Part 1632

(Application for copies should be addressed to U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mail Stop: SSOP, Washington, DC 20402-9328.)

2.1.2 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY

ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 – Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes

(Copies of these documents are available online at http://www.asq.org or American Society for Quality, PO Box 3005, 600 North Plankinton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203)

ASTM INTERNATIONAL

ASTM D 1424 – Standard Test Method for Tear Resistance of Woven Fabrics by Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf) Apparatus

ASTM D 3574 – Standard Test Methods for Flexible Materials – Slab, Bonded, and Molded Urethane

ASTM D 3951 – Standard Practice for Commercial Packing

ASTM D 5034 – Standard Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)

ASTM D 6193 – Standard Practice for Stitching and Seams

ASTM D 6413 – Standard Test Method for Flame Resistance of Textiles (Vertical Test)

ASTM E 162 – Standard Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source

ASTM E 662 – Standard Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials

ASTM E 800 – Standard Guide for Measurement of Gases Present or Generated During Fires

ASTM E1590 – Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Mattresses

ASTM F 1566 – Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Innersprings and Boxsprings

(Copies of these documents are available online at http://www.astm.org or ASTM International, P.O. Box C700, 100 Bar Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959)

2.2 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS.

3.1 First article inspection. When specified (see 6.2), a sample unit(s) shall be subjected to first article inspection in accordance with 4.2.

3.2 General description. The mattress shall be innerspring construction and shall consist of flame resistant components so that when subjected to flame it will perform within the requirements specified herein.

3.3 Component and construction requirements. All components in the innerspring mattress shall be constructed of flame resistant materials. Innerspring mattress construction may include the following components: pocketed innerspring core, insulator pad, quilted upholstery, flange, border, and tape.

3.3.1 Component requirements. The contractor shall ensure that components, and the materials of which they are comprised, are approved by the Navy. Component requirements as appropriate to Navy approval are delineated in 3.3.1.1 and 3.3.1.2.

3.3.1.1 Components previously evaluated and approved by the Navy. Components and materials previously approved by the Navy for fire gas toxicity, off-gas, health hazards, and dermal irritation/sensitization shall meet the requirements of Table I.

3.3.1.2 Components not previously evaluated and approved by the Navy. Components and materials not previously evaluated and approved by the Navy shall meet the requirements of Table 1, and the requirements for gas toxicity, off-gas, health hazards, and dermal irritation/sensitization as determined by the Navy for the component/material under consideration.

Table I – Component Requirements

Upholstery Ticking, Border Ticking, Flange, Tape 1/, and Pocketing Material 2/ Initial Flammability:

Flammability after 15 Launderings:

Flaming Drops 4/

Dry Heat Aging / Compression Force Deflection No more than 20% change in compression force deflection

1/ Only Molten and/or Flaming Drops requirement applies to Tape.

2/ Only Initial Flammability requirements apply to Pocketing Material.

3/ Tear Strength and Breaking Strength apply to Upholstery Ticking and Border Ticking. 4/ When materials are not identical on both sides, each side shall be tested as a different specimen (does not apply to Cushioning).

Construction requirements.

3.3.1.3 Innerspring core. The innerspring core shall be constructed from an all-wire carbon steel. The coils shall be assembled into individual rows to suit the length and width of the mattress size specified. The core (innerspring) shall be designed to extend to the full length and width of the finished mattress (see Table II). The tolerance for the core when inside a finished mattress shall not recede more than 1/2 inch in the length direction on each side nor more than 1/4 inch in the width direction on each side when measured from the mattress stitch line. The coils shall be permanently secured to provide long-term structural stability. Core design such as pocketed innerspring coil assembly may be used. The pocketing material shall be made of durable, flame resistant material.

3.3.1.4 Insulator pad. The insulator pad shall be placed over each sleeping surface of the innerspring core to insulate the upholstery from the core. The insulator pad shall be made of flame resistant material.

3.3.1.5 Upholstery. The upholstery panel shall consist of durable flame resistant ticking stitched to cushioning and backing material with multi-needle quilting, using a commercial quilt pattern. The ticking for each sleeping surface shall be cut in one piece without fabric splices. The flange shall be continuously stitched to one of the upholstery panels. This panel shall be placed over an insulator pad and attached to the sides every 4 to 6 inches around the perimeter of the mattress.

3.3.1.6 Flange. The flange shall be made of durable flame resistant material. The flange shall be made of not more than two pieces of material with the ends spliced and sewn together in a continuous manner leaving no breaks in uniformity and finish. The ends of the flange shall overlap a minimum of six inches.

3.3.1.7 Border. The ticking for the mattress border shall be made of not more than two pieces of ticking with the ends spliced and sewn together in a continuous manner leaving no breaks in uniformity and finish. The border shall be secured to the sleeping surfaces of the mattress. The basic material for the border ticking shall be a durable flame resistant cloth and shall be identical to that of the ticking used on the upholstery panels.

3.3.1.8 Tape. The tape shall be made of durable flame resistant material and shall be used to conceal the seams formed between the border and the upholstery panel. The tape shall be continuously stitched along the total length of each seam, with no gaps or voids between the upholstery panel and border surfaces. The ends of the tape shall overlap a minimum of one inch with raw edges turned under ½ inch.

3.3.1.9 Thread. The thread along all tape edges shall be Kevlar or Nomex. Nylon thread shall be used for quilting of sleeping surfaces.

3.3.1.10 Seam and stitching. The seam and stitch types shall conform to ASTM D 6193. All seams shall be securely stitched. Seams shall not slip or pull out. All external stitching other than the quilted upholstery panel shall be 8 to 10 stitches per inch. The panel and border edges shall have 3/8 to 1/2 inch seam allowances. Proper seam allowance and stitching shall be maintained to prevent raw edges, run-offs, twists, pleats, puckers or open seams. Thread tension shall be maintained so there is no tight or loose stitching. All stitching shall be uniformly gauged throughout the panel and border edges. Thread breaks and ends of stitching not caught in another line of stitching shall be backstitched with a 301 stitch type at least ½ inch. All seams shall be formed with 301 or 401 stitch types.

3.3.1.11 Protective temporary plastic covering. To keep the mattress clean and protect it from damage by liquids and/or other foreign matter each mattress shall be completely sealed into a clear, medium density, polyethylene plastic bag no less than three (3) mils in thickness.

3.4 Labeling.

3.4.1 Identification and instruction label. Each mattress shall have a combination identification, size, and instruction label. The label shall be tagged and the color of the inscription shall be black. The label shall be permanently attached to the ticking. The label shall be centered on the short end of the mattress and be attached beneath the tape on the side of the mattress to which the flange is attached. The label shall conform to the legal requirements of the state in which the mattress is manufactured. As a minimum, each mattress shall have a label showing the following information:

a. Manufacturer’s identification

b. Contract or order number and date of manufacture

c. Item name, specification number, and size number

d. National Stock Number

e. Lot number

The lettering shall be permanent and legible and be a height that is easily readable. The instruction portion shall state the following: “Flame resistant treated ticking. Clean with mild detergent. Do not use harsh chemicals.” This information shall be printed in bold CAPITAL letters a minimum height of no less than 0.125 inches.

3.4.2 Barcode label. Each mattress unit shall be individually bar-coded with a pressure sensitive label. The bar code element shall be a 13 digit national stock number (NSN). There shall be a twelve digit Universal Product Code (UPC) assigned for all NSNs by the Government. The initials “UPC” shall appear beneath code. The bar codes for NSN and UPC shall be a medium to high density, clearly legible and readable by scanner, and shall be located so that they are completely visible on the item when packaged as specified. Attachment of the label shall cause no damage to the mattress. The label shall be positioned on the outside of the plastic bag on the same end of the mattress that has the identification/instruction label in accordance with MIL-STD 129.

3.5 End item requirements. End item requirements identify the characteristics of the finished mattress and are defined by these elements: physical, performance, and workmanship.

3.5.1 Physical requirements. Finished mattress dimensions and weights shall be as specified in Table II.

Table II – Nominal Dimensions and Actual Maximum Weights

(inches) Depth (inches) Maximum Weight (pounds)

3.5.2 End item performance requirements. The finished mattresses shall meet the performance characteristics identified in Table III for flame resistance, firmness and durability when subjected to verification and quality assurance identified in Section 4. Workmanship shall meet all applicable requirements of this specification.

Table III – End Item Performance

Characteristics

Requirement

b. Average specific extinction < 300 m2/kg

c. No flaming droplets or flaming material 1/

b. Permanent deformation < 20% of depth

c. Retain structural integrity

1/ This means no flaming droplets or flaming material, which fall from the test mattress during the fire test, shall continue flaming after reaching the test platform or floor.

3.5.3 End item off-gas acceptance. In addition to the requirements of Table III, one finished mattress shall be submitted to NASA on a one-time basis only for Navy off-gas testing in accordance with Table IIIa. Upon acceptance, any subsequent changes to the mattress or its components shall require Navy evaluation and approval, which may be contingent upon additional component and end item testing in accordance with the 3.3.1 and Table IIIa, respectively.

Table IIIa – End Item Off-Gas Acceptance

Characteristics

Requirement

3.6 Workmanship. The finished mattresses shall be clean and free from defects (cuts, holes, tears, stains, splicing, repairs) and other conditions affecting form, fit, function, and appearance.

3.7 Figures. Figure 1 is for information purposes only. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the figures, the text of this document shall govern. Figures 2, 3, and 4 shall apply.

4. VERIFICATION

4.1 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as follows:

a. First article inspection (see 4.2)

b. Conformance inspection (see 4.3)

c. In-process inspection (see 4.4)

4.1.1 Certificate of compliance. Where certificates of compliance are submitted, the Government reserves the right to test such items to determine the validity of the certification. The supplier is permitted to provide a certificate of compliance for each component. The supplier must attach to the certificate of compliance the passing test reports that identify the test results required for each component (Table I), and provide them to the end item producer. Each certificate of compliance must be made available to the government representative.

4.2 First article inspection. When specified (see 6.2), first article inspection and approval of end item shall be accomplished in accordance with inspection methods identified in Table IV for mattresses. End item off-gas acceptance for size 6, 7, and 9 mattresses is required prior to first article inspection. Only one mattress from size 6, 7, or 9 (preferably size 6) shall be submitted from a single plant for Navy off-gas evaluation in accordance with 3.5.3. No further end item off-gas acceptance is required for subsequent contracts by the same contractor, provided mattress composition, components, and materials remain identical to the Navy mattress accepted for off-gas.

Table IV – Listing of Component and End Item Examination and Tests

Upholstery Ticking, Border Ticking, Flange, Tape 1/, and Pocketing Material 2/ Component and Material Inspection

Performance Characteristics

Initial Flammability:

Flammability after 15 Launderings:

Flammability:

Dry Heat Aging / Compression Force Deflection

End Item Performance Characteristics

Visual Characteristics

1/ Only Molten and/or Flaming Drops requirement applies to Tape.

2/ Only Initial Flammability requirements apply to Pocketing Material.

3/ Tear Strength and Breaking Strength apply to Upholstery and Border Ticking.

4.2.1 First article units. The mattresses selected as sample units from the first article lot shall be thoroughly checked for all mattress requirements in Table IV and this purchase description. The sample size of the first article lot shall be specified in the contract. The sample shall be representative of the construction, workmanship, components, and materials to be used during production. The first article inspection samples shall be furnished to the Government by the contract (see 6.2).

4.3 Conformance inspection. Additional end item inspections after the first article inspection shall be performed on mattresses to verify continued conformance to specification requirements in accordance with Table IV. Sampling for inspection shall be performed in accordance with ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (see 6.2). Except durability testing shall be performed in accordance with 4.5.3.2.

4.4 In-process inspection. Inspection of sub-assemblies shall be made to ascertain that construction details, which cannot be examined in the finished product, are in accordance with specified requirements. The Government reserves the right to exclude from consideration for acceptance any material or service for which in-process inspection has indicated non-conformance.

4.5 Inspection Methods.

4.5.1 Component and material inspection. Components and materials shall be inspected in accordance with the requirements invoked in 4.5.1.1 and 4.5.1.2 as appropriate to the Navy approval status of the component/material.

4.5.1.1 Components previously evaluated and approved by the Navy. Components and materials previously evaluated and approved by the Navy shall be inspected in accordance with the methods specified in Table IV.

4.5.1.2 Components not previously evaluated and approved by the Navy. Components and materials not previously evaluated and approved by the Navy shall be inspected in accordance with the methods specified in Table IV, 4.5.1.2.1 and 4.5.1.2.2. For each component/material, inspection methods prescribed in Table IVa shall be performed on a one-time basis.

4.5.1.2.1 Fire gas toxicity. The contractor shall perform fire gas toxicity tests in accordance with Table IVa and submit the results to the contracting officer for Navy evaluation.

4.5.1.2.2 Off-gas, health hazards and dermal irritation/sensitization. The Submarine Material Review Board (SMRB) will evaluate mattresses for off-gassing, health hazards and dermal irritation/ sensitization. When specified (see 6.2), the vendor shall provide the SMRB with a documentation package including the MSDS for each component and treatment, any toxicological tests that have been performed, a spreadsheet of the quantity (weight) and location where the component is found in the mattress, and a small sample of each component. The components include all exterior and interior fabrics, materials, threads, and wire coils. Samples of those components needing off-gas testing as determined by the SMRB review shall be submitted directly to NASA for evaluation and, when required, one mattress sample (preferably size 6) will also be submitted to NASA for evaluation.

Table IVa Additional Testing of Components not Previously Evaluated and Approved by the Navy

3.3.1.2 ASTM E 662 1/ and ASTM E 800

Test performed by the Navy

Health Hazards and Dermal Irritation/Sensitization Section

Test performed by the Navy

1/ Both flaming and non-flaming modes

4.5.2 Physical requirement. The physical requirements of the finished mattress for each size are inspected in accordance with this specification.

4.5.2.1 Dimensions. A sample mattress shall be placed on a flat and level surface for verification of the specified length, width, and depth. Depth measurements shall be taken at a point approximately three (3) inches in from the sides and ends of the mattress at each corner. Depth shall be taken as the average of measurements taken at each of the four corners of the mattress. The mattress shall be measured for length at three (3) locations along the width and averaging the three dimensions. Similarly, the width shall be measured as the average of three (3) measurements taken along the length of the mattress. Length and width measurements shall be made between tape stitch lines. See Fig. 1 for locations of length, width, and depth measurements (See 3.5.1).

4.5.2.2 Weight. Weight of mattress shall be measured in accordance with standard commercial practice.

4.5.3 Performance requirement. The finished mattress shall be tested by the contractor for flame resistance and durability in accordance with the performance requirements of this specification.

4.5.3.1 Fire performance. Samples of the mattress shall be submitted to the government for testing in accordance with ASTM E1590, with the exceptions noted in 4.5.3.1.1. Each sample unit shall be one mattress. The inspection shall be performed in accordance with ANSI/ASQC Z1.4. The inspection level shall be S-4 and the AQL expressed in terms of defects per hundred units shall be 0.65. Any failure shall be cause for rejection of the lot.

4.5.3.1.1 Test exceptions.

a. The test sample shall be a full sized mattress mounted label side up on an open frame bunk or support system that will allow direct flame impingement to the bottom surface and sides of the mattress by the ignition source. The welded bed frame shall conform to Figure 2.

b. ASTM E1590 Test configuration C shall be used.

c. The “T” burner described in section 6.2 of ASTM E1590 shall be replaced with a burner having a nominal 12 x 12 inch top surface. The burner shall have a minimum four (4) inch layer of Ottawa silica sand to provide the horizontal surface through which the gas is supplied. The sand layer shall be flush with the top of the burner as shown in Fig. 3.

d. The burner shall be positioned such that the top edge of the burner is 15 inches + 0.5 -inch below the bottom edge of the test specimen and centered with respect to the long side of the test specimen with one-half of the width of the burner under the mattress as shown in Fig.4.

e. The test specimen shall be exposed to a fire producing a total heat output of 50 kW + 3 kW for the first 5 minutes of the test followed by an increase to 100 kW + 5 kW for an additional 10 minutes. The total fire exposure time shall be 15 minutes.

f. Measurements for carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2) shall also be made.

g. The burner shall be turned off. Combustion shall be allowed to continue until one or more of the following conditions are reached: All flaming combustion has ceased and 30 minutes have elapsed from the time the burner was ignited.

4.5.3.1.2 Report. In addition to the items described in Section 12 of ASTM E1590, the following shall also be reported:

a. Report the “Net Peak HRR (kW)” which is defined as the maximum heat release rate obtained during the test minus the burner heat input at the time the peak heat release rate occurs

b. Average specific extinction area (m2/kg) which is defined as the total smoke released (m2) divided by the total mass loss (kg)

c. Observations relative to melting and release of burning droplets

d. Report the time that maximum rate of heat release occurs

e. Report the total heat release (MJ) over the entire 15-minute test

f. Report the “Net Total Heat Released (MJ)” which is defined as the total heat release (MJ) derived from the integrated area under the heat release rate curve obtained during the test, minus the total heat release (MJ) of the burner input derived from the integrated area under the burner heat input curve

g. Total smoke released (m2)

h. Total percentage of mass loss (%)

i. Average yield of carbon monoxide (g CO/g fuel)

j. Average yield of carbon dioxide (g CO2/g fuel)

k. Average effective heat of combustion (MJ/kg) which is defined as the “Net Total Heat Released (MJ)” divided by the total mass loss (kg)

4.5.3.2 Durability testing. Durability testing shall be conducted as part of first article, and on a quarterly basis thereafter throughout duration of the contract. Samples of the mattress shall be submitted to the government for testing in accordance with ASTM F 1566, with the exceptions noted in 4.5.3.2.1. Each sample unit shall be one mattress. For each depth of mattress, one sample unit designated by the QAR shall be tested. The QAR shall mark the test sample with an “X” on the label. For those plants producing mattresses of only a single depth, the plant shall provide an additional mattress to be used as part of the test apparatus to accommodate the translation of the rollator beyond the width of the test sample unit. However, the additional mattress shall neither be tested nor evaluated as a sample test unit.

4.5.3.2.1 Test exceptions.

a. Firmness test shall be conducted on a fully upholstered mattress

b. Perform an initial firmness test and report the firmness rating for pass or fail

c. Perform rollator test for first article only

i. Stop at 25,000 cycles. Inspect and report any signs of wear, tear, damage, or degradation on any part of the mattress in accordance with the following:

1. Visually inspect the condition of the ticking.

2. Tactually inspect the condition of the cushioning.

3. Tactually check if springs are noticeable through the cushion material.

4. Tactually inspect the condition of the springs.

5. Take pictures of any problems that can be seen visually. ii. Stop at 50,000 cycles.

1. Measure firmness and report the firmness rating (for record purposes only).

2. Measure permanent deformation for pass/fail.

3. Repeat steps in (i) above iii. Stop at 75,000 cycles.

1. Measure firmness and report the firmness rating (for record purposes only).

2. Measure permanent deformation for pass/fail.

3. Repeat steps in (i) above.

d. Perform rollator test for quarterly lot testing

i. Stop at 25,000 cycles. Repeat steps in 4.5.3.2.1 c.i. above.

ii. Stop at 50,000 cycles.

1. Measure firmness and report the firmness rating for record purposes only (pass/fail not a consideration at this test stage).

2. Measure permanent deformation for record purposed only (pass or fail not consideration at this test stage).

3. Repeat steps in (i) above. iii. Stop at 75,000 cycles.

1. Measure firmness and report the firmness rating for record purposes only (pass/fail not a consideration at this test stage).

2. Measure permanent deformation for record purposed only (pass or fail not a consideration at this test stage).

3. Repeat steps in (i) above.

4.5.4 Visual and dimensional inspections. Visual and dimensional inspections are conducted to check for any defects in the finished mattress. The finished mattresses shall be clean and free from defects in accordance with 3.6 and Table V and other conditions affecting form, fit, function, and appearance. The lot size shall be expressed in units of mattresses. The sample unit shall be one mattress. The inspection shall be performed in accordance with ANSI/ASQC Z1.4.

Table V – Defects

Innerspring core length and width extends beyond the finished mattress or recedes from the finished mattress greater than allowed by section 3.3.2.1.

Springs not completely filled in the mattress.

Mattress ends have loose, sagging appearance; filling not evenly distributed; clearly noticeable lumps; thin hollow spaces; and corner(s) not firm.

Mattress not in accordance with Section 3.5.1 and Table II.

Stitch type, seam type, and stitches per inch not as specified; needle chew and/or needle cutting; end of stitching when not caught in another seam; broken stitch not repaired as specified; open seam, skipped or runoff stitches, raw edges.

Seam allowances not as specified; loose or tight tension; badly pleated, caught or twisted in any unrelated row of stitching.

Thread breaks and ends of stitching not caught in another line of stitching, backstitched less than ½ inch.

Thread type not as specified shall be scored as a major defect.

Protective Temporary Plastic Covering Minor defect: Any cuts, tears, holes (other than air holes), cover material not as specified, cover not serving intended purpose, cover missing.

5. PACKAGING

5.1 Packaging. For acquisition purposes, the packaging requirements shall be as specified in the contract or purchase order (see 6.2). When actual packaging of material is to be performed by DoD personnel, these personnel need to contact the responsible packaging activity to ascertain requisite packaging requirements. Packaging requirements are maintained by the Inventory Control Points’ packaging activity within the Military Department’s System Command. Packaging data retrieval is available from the managing Military Department’s of Defense Agency’s automated packaging files, CD-ROM products, or by contacting the responsible packaging activity. For preservation of mattresses see section 3.3.2.9.

6. NOTES

6.1 Intended use. The mattresses covered by this specification are intended for use aboard U.S. Navy vessels.

6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents shall specify the following:

a. Title, number, and date of this specification.

b. The issue of DoDISS to be cited in the solicitation and the specific issue of individual documents referenced.

c. When first article inspection/testing is required.

d. Sizes of mattresses required.

e. When off-gas testing is required.

f. When review of MSDS, any toxicological tests, spread sheet (component quantity (weight) and location in mattress), and samples of each component are required (see 3.3.1 & 6.4).

g. Packaging requirements.

6.3 Definitions. The following definitions, adopted from the Code of Federal Regulations - Title 16, Volume 2, Part 1632, with modifications, apply for the purpose of this purchase description.

a. Mattress means a ticking filled with a resilient material used alone or in combination with other products intended or promoted for sleeping upon.

b. Ticking means the outermost layer of fabric or related material that encloses the core and upholstery materials of a mattress or mattress pad.

c. Core means the main support system that may be present in a mattress, such as springs, foam, or resilient filling.

d. Upholstery, either loose or attached, includes the ticking and one or more layers of a cushioning system.

e. Flange is a strip of material secured to the perimeter of an upholstery panel to secure to the innerspring core.

f. Insulator pad means one or more layers of a cushioning system between the upholstery and mattress core and may consist of foam, cotton batting, or other cushioning materials.

g. Tape edge means the seam or border edge of a mattress.

h. Quilted means stitched with thread or by fusion through the ticking and one or more layers of upholstery material.

i. Surface means one side of a mattress that can be tested.

j. Border is the material that forms the side panel that surrounds the perimeter of the mattress and defines its depth.

6.4 Off-gas submarine material control program. Materials installed in submarines are controlled to prevent off-gasing, which contaminates the atmosphere and could result in health hazards to personnel or deleterious effects on machinery. The Navy will evaluate for any potentially problematic substances of known or suspected human carcinogens, reproductive hazards, or dermal irritation/sensitization that could constitute a source of exposure to users of the mattress or possibly off-gas into occupied areas of the submarine. When the mattress and its components are considered acceptable, they will be assigned a usage category of permitted or limited.

MILITARY INTEREST:

Custodian: Preparing Activity: Navy – SH Navy – SH

Reviewing Activity:

DLA – CT

Navy – NU

3”

¼ width

½ width

¾ width

¼ length

Outline of Mattress

½ length

¾ length

Length measurements taken here (3 places) and averaged Width measurements taken here (3 places) and averaged Thickness measurement taken here (4 places; at each corner)

FIGURE 1. Test specimen dimensional measurement locations

Overall w/ fittings

Top of Frame

ELEVATION VIEW OF BED FRAME

gauge welded steel wire mesh 2” x 4” opening 12.5 secured to perimeter of frame with tie wires

½ “ diameter blk. Iron pipe (Typ) /2 ”

Overall w/ fittings

PLAN VIEW OF BED FRAME

FIGRUE 2. Test sample bed frame

12 in. (305 mm)

6 in. (152 mm)

Sand

12 in. 6 in.

(305 mm) (152mm)

Gas

in. (76 mm)

TOP VIEW

Sand

6 in.

Nominal 0.75-in.

(152 mm)

mm) pipe (19-

Gas in.

1.125

FIGURE 3. Gas burner

15 inches

Burner

ELEVATION VIEW OF TEST SPECIMEN & BURNER

Test specimen

Burner Equal

Equal

PLAN VIEW OF TEST SPECIMEN & BURNER

FIGURE 4. Test specimen and burner layout