PID_No._3_NSN_9930-01-331-6244.pdf

YQP MS011

NUMBER DATE

MEDICAL PROCUREMENT ITEM DESCRIPTION 3 26 April 2002

NATIONAL STOCK NO. ITEM IDENTIFICATION

9930-01-331-6244 POUCH, HUMAN REMAINS

1. SCOPE.

1.1 Scope. This Medical Procurement Item Description covers a human remains pouch for mortuary use.

2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS.

2.1 The human remains pouch shall be constructed from 17 mil (minimum) reinforced black vinyl. The pouch shall have a carrying capacity of 450 lbs.

2.2 The human remains pouch shall have nominal dimensions of 94 inches by 36 inches (+ 2 inches); weight of the pouch shall not exceed 6 lbs, 13 oz. Shall have an envelope-style opening, ranging in length from 119 inches (minimum) to 134 inches (maximum), with a 2-way zipper with 2 pulls that allow the pouch to be opened and closed at any point.

Zipper shall be a heavy-duty #9 or #10 zipper.

2.3 At least six handles shall be provided for lifting. Each handle shall be at least 6 inches long. The handles shall be attached to the pouch by heavy-duty corrosion-resistant tubular rivets and 1-1/4 inch washers; as an alternate, handle attachment using 1/2 inch bolts and nuts over brass grommet stems shall be acceptable. As an additional alternate, handles shall be attached through heat-sealed openings approximately 3/16 inch by 1-5/8 inch. Handle seals shall be fluid tight.

2.4 A minimum of 3 straps, constructed from 2-inch wide polypropylene webbing with a tensile strength of at least 980 lbs, shall run horizontally (width) under the pouch for added strength and support. A minimum of 2 additional longitudinal (length) straps along the sides or diagonally (X-pattern) shall be provided to allow for lifting by two people or helicopter without sagging.

2.5 Each pouch shall be folded and placed within a clear heavy-duty polyethylene bag, at least 4 mil thick, which serves as a viscera bag.

2.6 Ambient temperatures ranging from -20o F to +120o F shall not affect pouch. Pouch shall not deteriorate or mildew, and shall not tear even if punctured.

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2.7 Pouch shall comply with OSHA Regulation 3130 involving containment of body fluids, shall be impervious to blood, body fats, and chemicals, and shall have minimum odor when closed. There shall be no sewing/ welding on length sides, totally eliminating chances for leakage and to increase strength. The seams shall be fluid tight when tested for hydrostatic resistance for a requirement 250 psi as outlined in ASTM D 751, Procedure A.

2.8 Pouch shall allow for easy placement of decedent and shall allow for conducting autopsies within the pouch. Pouch shall be easily turned inside out for cleaning.

2.9 Delivery. Not less than 60 months of the shelf life of the pouch shall remain at date of delivery to the Government.

2.10 Workmanship. The human remains pouch shall be free from defects which detract from its appearance or impair its serviceability.

3. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.

3.1 Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. If the product covered by this document has been determined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to be under its jurisdiction, the offeror/ contractor shall comply, and be responsible for compliance by its subcontractors/ suppliers, with the requirements of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended, and regulations promulgated thereunder. In addition, the offeror/contractor shall comply, and be responsible for compliance by its subcontractors/suppliers, with the requirements of all other applicable Federal, State, and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations.

3.2 Recovered materials. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 23.403 to the maximum extent practical.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS.

4.1 Product conformance. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this Medical Procurement Item Description, conform to the producer’s own drawings, 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.

4.2 Metric products. Products manufactured to metric dimensions will be considered on an equal basis with those manufactured using inch-pound units. Dimensions and tolerances specified shall be converted using conversion tables contained in the latest revision of

IEEE/ASTM SI 10.

5. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY.

5.1 Preservation. Preservation shall be commercial.

5.1 Unit. Each (EA). One human remains pouch, as specified, constitutes one unit. Each pouch, folded and packaged as specified in 2.5, shall be supplied in a suitable sealed commercial container.

5.2 Packing. Packing shall be commercial.

5.2.1 Commercial. Four units shall be packaged in an exterior container designed for a type 2 load and conforming to ASTM D 5118, class domestic. Closure shall be as specified in ASTM D 1974, closure method 1E.

5.1.1.3 Unitization. Material shall be unitized as specified in the contract or order.

5.2 Marking.

5.2.1 Unit, exterior (shipping) container and unitized load. Each unit, exterior (shipping) container and unitized load shall be marked as specified in Medical Marking Standard No. 1. Marking shall include the date of manufacture prefixed by “MFD” and the inspection/test date.

6.1 SOURCES OF DOCUMENTS.

6.1.1 Government.

MEDICAL MARKING STANDARD NO. 1

(Available from Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, ATTN: DSCP-MSBA (L. Connors), Bldg 6A South, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5092.)

6.1.2 Industry.

ASTM D 751 - Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics

ASTM D 5118 - Standard Practice for Fabrication of Fiberboard Shipping Boxes

ASTM D 1974 - Standard Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing and Reinforcing Fiberboard Shipping Boxes

IEEE/ASTM SI 10 – Standard for Use of the International System of Units (SI): The Modernized Metric System

(Available from ASTM, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.)