ForestServicePantsTechData.docx

SECTION C

PANTS, TYPE I:

24-28

PANTS, TYPE II:

26-30

These items are procured in accordance with a United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service specifications.

These Specifications are located at:

http://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/programs/fire/specs.htm

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing/pattern MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009

Type I Color - Sage green

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE II): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010, and MTDC drawing/Pattern MTDC 973F, dated October 9, 2009

Type II Color - Light Spruce green

Cloth shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-88E, dated November 11, 2009

First article samples are required in accordance with 5100-92M.

Unit of issue - PR (pair)

Additional Information for 5100-92M:

Delete References to FED-STD-123 and replace with MIL-STD-129

Paragraph 2.2 Non-Government publications, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): Delete 1977-2005 - Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting, 2005 Edition and substitute 1977 - Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting, 2011 Edition in lieu thereof.

Paragraph 3.2: Delete without replacement the second sentence: "In addition, the materials and components shall comply with NFPA 1977 (3.1.1).

Delete paragraph 3.2.10.1 and Figure 4 of 5100-92M and substitute the following in lieu thereof:

3.2.10.1 Combination label. The combination identification/care label shall be written as follows:

(The following information shall be printed in letters at least 3/32 inch in height) THIS WILDLAND FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE GARMENT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA 1977, STANDARD ON PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT FOR WILDLAND FIRE FIGHTING, 2011 EDITION.(1/)

(The following information shall be printed with letters at least 1/16 inch in height.)

DATE OF MANUFACTURE: [mm/yy] (2/)

DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL (3/)

1/ Or more current revision as applicable.

2/ The manufacturer shall insert the applicable information.

3/ When a split label is used, this legend shall appear on both labels.

Exceptions to Table III Manufacturing Operations Requirements of 5100-92M and substitute the following:

No. 11. f. Seam and Stitching type: Delete "LSc 2" and replace with "LSas-2"

No. 28: Delete Manufacturing operations "Bartack fly and front pockets" and replace with "Bartack fly, crotch, and front pockets"

Add: "No. 28.d. Manufacturing operations "Bartack between stitch lines of the crotch seam midway (+/- 1/2 inch) between the base of fly and seat/inseam junction", stitchtype "1/2 inch Bartack", Stitches per inch "28 stitches per bartack", Thread "35-40"

Paragraph 6.6 delete paragraph, information should be obtained using the following website: http://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/programs/fire/specs.htm

Figure 4, Delete and Substitute:

User Instructions (Remove only by end user) Pants, Flame-resistant. US Forest Service Specification – 5100-92M

Inspect garment upon receipt and after each cleaning. Inspect for holes, tears and proper operation of fasteners.

It is recommended that individual units establish their own criteria for routine inspection and subsequent repair or retirement of this garment.

7. Proper use should be consistent with NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and 29 CFR 1910.132, “Personal Protective Equipment.”

Figure 4 User Instructions

SPECIAL MARKING: The National Fire Equipment System (NFES) number appearing below the National Stock Number (NSN) of this Item Purchase Description shall be marked on the shipping container below the NSN. The NFES number shall be preceded by "NFES".

Additional Information for 5100-88E:

3.16 Abrasion resistance of type II cloth. The finished type II cloth shall be subject to the abrasion resistance test of 4.4.2. The sample shall withstand a minimum of 2250 cycles with the material showing no holes. A hole is defined as being able to see through the fabric due to one or more broken threads.

4.4.2 Abrasion testing. The cloth shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D 3884 (2009 revision) Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics. The wheel selected shall be H-18 - Medium Abrasive action. The accessory load shall be 500g per wheel arm. The fabric shall be run for 2250 cycles and examined for failure. The sample shall fail if the fabric has one or more holes caused by one or more broken threads through which light can shine through.

TABLE I PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: WEIGHT, OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD (RANGE) FOR TYPE II DELETE "6.8 TO 7.3" AND REPLACE WITH "6.9 TO 7.6".

Table I Physical Requirements: Flame resistance (warp direction only) glow time, seconds (maximum) for Type II delete "8" and replace with "25".

Table I Physical Requirements for Type II: Flame resistance delete "(warp direction only)" and replace with "(both warp and fill directions)"

This item shall be third party certified as being in compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1977, Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting. Proof of this certification shall be presented at the time of First Article submission.

A prerequisite for NFPA 1977 certification includes ISO 9001 certification.

An approved Certification Organization shall certify that the item meets the requirements of NFPA 1977. The contractor shall provide all required materials, garments, and information to the Certification Organization to permit such certification. The cost of certification is the contractor’s responsibility.

Any change to place of performance, design or materials may require recertification. Any changes after an item has been NFPA certified shall be presented to DLA Troop Support and the NFPA certification agency for evaluation.

DELETE CURRENT "BARCODE LABEL/TAG" REQUIREMENTS AND SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWING:

LABEL TAG: EACH ITEM SHALL BE INDIVIDUALLY BAR-CODED WITH A PAPER TAG FOR PERSONAL CLOTHING ITEMS. THE PAPER USED FOR THE TAGS SHALL BE STANDARD BLEACHED SULFATE HAVING A BASIS WEIGHT OF 100 POUNDS WITH A SMOOTH FINISH TO ACCEPT THERMAL TRANSFER AND DIRECT PRINTING. THE TAGS SHALL HAVE A HOLE AND SHALL BE ATTACHED TO EACH ITEM BY A FASTENER, CLEARLY LEGIBLE AND READABLE BY SCANNER. THE BAR CODING ELEMENT SHALL BE A 13 DIGIT NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER (NSN). THERE SHALL BE A 12 DIGIT UNIVERSAL PRODUCT CODE (UPC) ASSIGNED FOR ALL NSNS BY THE GOVERNMENT. THE INITIAL "UPC" MUST APPEAR BENEATH THE CODE. THE BAR CODES FOR NSN AND UPC SHALL BE A MEDIUM TO HIGH DENSITY AND SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT THEY ARE COMPLETELY VISIBLE ON THE ITEM WHEN IT IS FOLDED AND PACKAGED AS SPECIFIED. THE LABEL'S LOCATION SHALL CAUSE NO DAMAGE TO THE ITEM.

NOTE: UNIVERSAL PRODUCT CODE INFORMATION THE GOVERMENT ASSIGNED UNIVERSAL PRODUCT CODE (UPC) MUST BE PLACED ON ALL SHIPPING CARTONS ON WHICH THE NSN APPEARS.

THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS APPLY FOR BARCODE LABELS/TAGS:

BAR CODE OMITTED OR NOT READABLE BY SCANNER

HUMAN-READABLE INTERPRETATION (HRI) OMITTED OR ILLEGIBLE

NOT VISIBLE ON FOLDED, PACKAGED ITEM CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE ITEM

NOTE: IF THE END ITEM IS PLACED IN A PLASTIC BAG - USE TYPE VII (PRESSURE SENSTIVE LABEL) OF MIL-DTL-32075.

IF THE END ITEM IS TIED IN A BUNDLE OR LEFT AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM, USE TYPE VIII (TAG, PAPER) OF MIL-DTL-32075.

MIL-DTL-32075: LABEL FOR CLOTHING, EQUIPAGE,

AND TENTAGE, GENERAL USE REPLACES DDD-L-20

INTERIM SPECIFICATION CHANGES TO MIL-DTL-32075:

PAGE 4, PARA. 3.3.5, AFTER "TYPE III OR IV, CLASS 4 OF" DELETE "DDD-L-20" AND REPLACE "MIL-DTL-32075,".

PAGE 6, TABLE I, "PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE

TYPE VI FINISHED LABEL." UNDER "TEARING

STRENGTH" DELETE: "(LB.) MINIMUM" AND

SUBSTITUTE: "(GNS) MINIMUM."

PAGE 12, PARA 3.3.2.17, AFTER "NSN" ADD

"AND THE UNIVERSAL PRODUCT CODE (UPC)

SUPPLIED BY THE GOVERNMENT, FOR ALL NSNs."

Packaging examination. The fully packaged end item shall be examined for the defects listed below. The lot size shall be expressed in units of shipping containers. The sample unit shall be one shipping container fully packaged. The Inspection level shall be S-2 and the AQL, expressed in terms of defects per hundred units, shall be 2.5.

Examine Defect

Marking Omitted; incorrect; illegible, of (exterior) improper size, location, sequence & Unit Pack, or method of application.

Materials Any component missing, damaged or not as specified.

Workmanship Inadequate application of components, such as: incomplete closure of container flaps, loose strapping, improper taping, or inadequate stapling. Bulged or distorted container.

Contents Number of intermediate containers per shipping container is more or less than required.

Number of items per container is more or less than required.

Palletization examination. The fully packaged and palletized end items shall be examined for the defects listed below. The lot size shall be expressed in units of palletized unit loads. The sample unit shall be one palletized unit load, fully packaged.

The Inspection level shall be S-1 and the AQL, expressed in terms of defects per hundred units, shall be 6.5.

Examine Defect

Finished Length, width or height exceeds Dimensions specified maximum requirement.

Palleti- Pallet pattern not as specified.

zation Interlocking of loads not as specified. Load not bonded with required straps as specified.

Weight Exceeds maximum load limits.

Marking Omitted; incorrect; illegible;

of improper size, location, sequence or method of appli-cation.

MIL-STD-129 CURRENT REVISION UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARD PRACTICE

- MILITARY MARKING FOR SHIPMENT AND STORAGE

INTERIM CHANGES:

OMISSION OF MARKINGS ON EXTERIOR SHIPPING CONTAINERS OF ITEMS

IN THE DLA TROOP SUPPORT CLOTHING AND TEXTILE (C&T) DIRECTORATE:

THE NOMENCLATURE AND MANUFACTURER'S NAME (WHEN THE NAME IDENTIFIES THE MATERIAL) SHALL BE OMITTED FROM ALL EXTERIOR SHIPPING CONTAINERS OF DLA TROOP SUPPORT C&T ITEMS, REGARDLESS OF MODE OF SHIPMENT.

IF THE MANUFACTURER'S NAME DOES NOT IDENTIFY THE MATERIAL AS BEING CLOTHING, IT MAY REMAIN. NSNS SHALL BE SHOWN ON ALL SHIPPING CONTAINERS OF C&T ITEMS, THE PACKING LIST SHALL BE PLACED INSIDE THE LAST CONTAINER TO BE LOADED FOR EACH SHIPMENT. THE WORDS "PACKING LIST HERE" SHALL BE STENCILED, NOT HAND LETTERED, ON THE CONTAINER.

MIL-STD-147 IS HEREBY REINSTATED AS FOLLOWS:

MIL-STD-147E DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

16 MAY 2008 STANDARD PRACTICE

PALLETIZED UNIT LOADS

STANDARDS (COMMERCIAL)

ASME-MH1 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Pallets, Slip Sheets, and Other Bases For Unit Loads, for construction of pallets.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ANSI/ASQC Z1.4:

NOTE: THE MOST RECENT VERSION OF THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD BE USED.

APPLICATION FOR COPIES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY

600 NORTH PLANKINTON AVENUE

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53203

SECTION D

Case lot is 30 pants of one type and size only per box.

As a minimum item shall be packed in a snug fitting fiberboard shipping container conforming to ASTM-D-5118, Type CF, Style RSC, Grade 275, variety SW, Class domestic, with a double wall liner. Any commercial closure method cited in ASTM-D-1974 is acceptable except stapling. Packaging shall be as per ASTM-D-3951, MIL-STD-129 with change notice 4, MIL-STD-147. Lot numbering shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129 AND DSCP-4155.3.

AQL'S:

Visual Major – S-4, 2.5 Minor – S-4, 10.0 Dimensional - S-2, 4.00 Palletization - S-1, 6.5 Prep - S-2, 2.5

ACCEPTABILITY OF LOTS WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE USE

OF "SAMPLING PROCEDURES AND TABLES FOR INSPECTION BY ATTRIBUTES", ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 and Quality conformance inspections in accordance with end item specification (5100-92M).

Contractor is required to provide copies of third party certification to NFPA 1977.

Certificates of compliance (COC) are required for first article and lot inspection in accordance with end item specification (5100-92M). COCs for Basic material and thread shall be supported by test reports.