ATPD-2306_-_Suspension_Kit _Collapsible_Hoseline.pdf

INCH-POUND

ATPD 2306

1 December 2000

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

SUSPENSION KIT, COLLAPSIBLE HOSELINE

This purchase description is approved for use by the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, Department of the Army and is available for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This purchase description covers kits, hereinafter called “kit”, containing items necessary to suspend up to a 6-inch (in.) collapsible hoseline at road crossings, small streams, and areas where nestable culverts or road guards may not be used.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of this purchase description. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this purchase description 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 all specified requirements documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this purchase description, whether or not they are listed.

2.2 Government documents.

2.2.1 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 are those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DoDISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation (see 6.2).

Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, ATTN: AMSTA-TR-D/210, Warren, MI 48397-5000 by letter.

AMSC N/A FSC 4930

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

SPECIFICATIONS

FEDERAL

A-A-52557 - Fuel Oil, Diesel; For Posts, Camps and Stations.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

MIL-DTL-5624 - Turbine Fuel, Aviation, Grades JP-4, JP-5, And JP-5/JP-8 ST.

MIL-F-46162 - Fuel, Diesel, Referee Grade.

MIL-C-53039 - Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, Single Component, Chemical

Agent Resistant.

MIL-DTL-83133 - Turbine Fuels, Aviation, Kerosene Types, NATO F-34 (JP-8), NATO F-35, and JP-8+100.

STANDARDS

FEDERAL

FED-STD-595 - Colors used in Government Procurement.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

MIL-STD-129 - Military Marking.

MIL-STD-130 - Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property.

(Unless otherwise indicated, copies of the above specifications, standards, and handbooks are available from Document Automation and Production Service, Bldg 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)

2.2.2 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 issue is that cited in the solicitation.

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR)

Title 29 - Department of Labor.

Title 40 - Protection of Environment.

Title 49 - Department of Transportation.

(Copies of the CFR are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. They are also available on-line at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/)

US ARMY PAMPHLETS

AR 70-38 - Research, Development, Test and Evaluation of Materiel for Extreme Climatic Conditions.

AR 750-1 - Army Material Maintenance Policy and Retail Maintenance Operations.

DA Pam 611-21 - Military Occupational Classification and Structure.

DA Pam 738-750 - Functional Users Manual for the Army Maintenance

Management System (TAMMS).

DA Pam 750-35 - Guide for Motor Pool Operations.

(Copies are available from the US Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, AMSTA-TR-D/210, Warren, MI 48397-5000. Some are also available on-line at http://www.usapa.army.mil.)

2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents which are DoD adopted are those listed in the issue of the DoDISS cited in the solicitation. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of documents not listed in the DoDISS are the issues of the documents cited in the solicitation (see 6.2).

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

ASTM D975 - Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils (DoD Adopted).

ASTM D1655 - Standard Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuels

(DoD Adopted).

ASTM F1145 - Standard Specification for Turnbuckles, Swaged, Welded, Forged

(DoD Adopted).

(Copies are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.)

INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION (IATA)

Dangerous Goods Regulations

(Copies of the Dangerous Goods Regulations are available from IATA, 800 Place Victoria, P.O. Box 113, Montreal, Quebec H4Z 1M1. They are also available on-line at http://www.iata.org/)

INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION (IMO)

The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.

(Copies of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code are available from the International Maritime Organization, 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR.)

SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS (SAE)

SAE ARP 1967 - Containers, Shipping and Storage, Reusable (DoD Adopted).

(Copies are available from The Society of Automotive Engineers, Department 105, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096.)

2.3 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, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a kit shall be subjected to first article inspection in accordance with (IAW) 4.1.1.

3.2 Materials. Unless otherwise specified herein, the materials selection is the prerogative of the contractor, as long as all articles submitted to the Government fully meet the specified requirements.

3.2.1 Deterioration prevention and control. All components shall be fabricated from compatible materials, inherently corrosion resistant or treated to provide against corrosion, deterioration, water or insect damage during storage and operational conditions experienced.

3.2.2 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible provided that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs. Used, rebuilt, or remanufactured components shall not be incorporated into the kit. Used, rebuilt, or remanufactured components shall not be incorporated into the kit.

3.3 Design and operating requirements. The kit shall be used to raise up to a 6-in. collapsible hoseline at road crossings, small streams, and other areas where nestable culverts or road guards may not be used. The kit components shall provide enough material (less hoseline) for one 200-foot (ft) crossing, and shall be contained in storage containers for ease in handling and transport. Assembly of the kit shall not require any special tools. The kit shall operate in hot, basic and cold climates, as defined in AR 70-38.

3.3.1 Kit components. The kit shall consist of the components specified in Table I.

TABLE I. Kit components.

Component Ref. para. Minimum quantities

Wire rope 3.3.2.1 350 ft

Fiber rope 3.3.2.2 300 ft

Wire rope clip 3.3.2.3 25

Shackle 3.3.2.4 60

Hose saddle 3.3.2.5 60

Anchor 3.3.2.6 14 1/

Block 3.3.2.7 4

Turnbuckle 3.3.2.8 4

Wire rope thimble 3.3.2.9 4

Hoist 3.3.2.10 1

Tripod tower 3.3.2.11 2

Containers 3.3.2.12 as required

1/ Reducible (see 6.4)

3.3.2 Kit components performance characteristics.

3.3.2.1 Wire rope. The wire rope shall be uncoated, 6 by 19 regular lay with fiber core, with a design factor of 7 to 1 (see 6.5.1), based on the wire rope nominal strength. The wire rope shall be one continuous length and spool mounted. The wire rope shall have a working load limit of not less than 3,000 pounds (lb).

3.3.2.2 Fiber rope. The fiber rope (see 6.5.2) shall be regular lay with a design factor of 10 to 1 based on the fiber rope nominal strength. The rope shall be one continuous length, spool mounted and capable of floating in water. The spool, with rope, shall fit with other items in the storage containers specified herein. The fiber rope shall have a working load limit of not less than 420 lb.

3.3.2.3 Wire rope clip. The wire rope clip shall be the saddle and U-bolt type, and shall be galvanized and shall be suitable for securing the wire rope selected IAW 3.3.2.1.

3.3.2.4 Shackle. The shackle shall be sized to fit over the wire rope selected IAW 3.3.2.1.

The shackle shall have a secured pin and be galvanized. Each shackle shall have a working load limit of not less than 2,000 lb.

3.3.2.5 Hose saddle. The hose saddle shall be made of a flexible material and shall support the filled hoseline when attached to a shackle (see 3.3.2.4) that is suspended from the wire rope (see figure 1). The saddle shall be of sufficient strength and width to prevent the hoseline, when filled with liquid, from crimping or deforming at the suspension point for a sustained period. The shackle connection areas may be reinforced but shall fit into the shackle opening.

3.3.2.6 Anchor. A means to anchor the wire rope at each end, as the kit is installed and during its operational life, shall be provided. The anchors shall hold fast as the wire rope comes under tension during installation and hoseline use. The anchors shall provide a place of attachment for a shackle that fastens to a turnbuckle or the hoist. The hoist shall be installed to be used on one end as a temporary tensioning device, when a turnbuckle cannot be used to increase the tension, then replaced by a turnbuckle when the installation is complete. The anchors shall be capable of being installed by hand. The selected item may be ganged to provide the required holding force and to keep the item small and easy to handle. If a drive type anchor is selected, a driving tool and, if necessary, a driving cap shall be supplied to prevent end mushrooming. The required holding force shall be equal to the working load limit of the wire rope specified in 3.3.2.1.

3.3.2.7 Block. The block shall be single sheave, steel shell tackle block, sized to accept the wire rope identified in 3.3.2.1, with a self-locking swivel hook. The block shall have a minimum working load limit of 3,000 lb, and a design factor of 2.5 to 1.

3.3.2.8 Turnbuckle. The turnbuckle shall be type 1, grade 1, class E, IAW ASTM F1145.

The turnbuckle shall have a galvanized finish and be 3/4-inch in size with a clear opening of 18 inches, minimum, IAW ASTM F1145.

3.3.2.9 Wire rope thimble. The wire rope thimble shall be the standard type sized to fit the wire rope specified IAW 3.3.2.1. Thimbles shall have a galvanized finish.

3.3.2.10 Hoist. A lever hoist shall be provided, with a minimum lift of 15 ft. The hoist shall have swivel hooks with latches and shall have a galvanized or other corrosion resistant finish. The lever hoist shall have a capacity not less than 3000 lb, and a design factor of 2.5 to 1.

3.3.2.11 Tripod tower. Two tripod towers shall be provided. The towers shall be able to support 6-inch fuel-filled hoseline for the maximum crossing distance of 200 ft, without permanent deformation. Towers shall be capable of supporting the fuel-filled hoseline in the configuration shown in figure 1 with tension on the wire rope sufficient to prevent the wire rope from sagging more than 16 ft from horizontal. Tower legs shall be a minimum of 234 inches (19.5 ft.) long when assembled. Legs may be in sections that telescope or disassemble and shall fit into a maximum length of 86 inches for storage. Fasteners required to assemble leg sections shall be captive to the sections so they cannot be lost or misplaced. Each assembled tripod tower leg shall not exceed a maximum weight of 74 lb.

3.3.2.12 Components reusable containers. All components, except for tripod tower legs, shall be stowed, handled, and transported in non-metallic reusable containers. Tripod tower leg sections for each tower shall be strapped together for transport with captive straps in bundles not to exceed 74 lb. The non-metallic reusable containers shall have a minimum service life of 10 years, and shall be IAW SAE ARP 1967, modified as follows: All internal supports, fixtures, and attachments used to receive and secure the contained items shall be unaffected by fuel and shall not absorb fuel (see 3.4.1) and shall have the same anticipated life as the container. A plan indicating component placement within the containers shall be provided and secured to the inside of the cover. The containers shall have bins, cradles, or blocking for each kit component to prevent movement damage during shipping or handling. Containers shall have a method for the user to label the contents of the container with a label that can be replaced if user needs require a change in the content of the container. All components shall be capable of being loaded manually without the need for any overhead lifting devices. Container closure shall use hand operated self-contained latches. Maximum gross weight of a container and contents is 74 lb. No more than two personnel (see 3.7) shall be required to lift the container and contents without injury to personnel or to the items in the container. A container shall not exceed 22 inches in height, 34 inches in width and 66 inches in length. If the kit requires desiccant to withstand storage periods of 48 months in an open environment, desiccant holder and humidity indicator shall be included.

Air-filling valves, forklift pockets and data plates shall not be required. Delete special markings:

"Cover Lift Only” and “Caution: Do Not Lift Loaded or Unloaded Container". Any reusable container that contains hazardous material must additionally meet all provisions for packaging and marking contained in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code and the Code of Federal Regulations, Titles 29, 40 and 49. The containers shall be water-vapor-proof and provide physical protection.

3.4 Interface requirements.

3.4.1 Fuel compatibility/resistance. The kit shall be capable of suspending hoseline pumping all military and commercial kerosene based fuels conforming to, as a minimum, those listed below without restrictions or kits. All kit components shall be unaffected by these fuels.

a. MIL-DTL-83133 (JP-8) (NATO F-34) (see 6.5.3)

b. MIL-DTL-5624 (JP-5) (NATO F-44) (see 6.5.3)

c. A-A-52557 (Diesel-military, including NATO F-54) (see 6.5.3)

d. ASTM-D975 (Diesel-US commercial)

e. MIL-DTL-83133 (NATO F-35) (see 6.5.3)

f. ASTM-D1655 (Jet A-1)

g. MIL-F-46162 (Type I and II Referee Grade Diesel)

3.5 Ownership and support requirements.

3.5.1 Servicing, operation, and maintenance. The kit support concept shall use three-level organic maintenance, and shall conform to the requirements and guidance according to AR 750-1, DA Pam 750-35, and DA Pam 738-750. The kit shall require as few special tools or test equipment as possible, and the maximum utilization of existing DoD and US Army tools and support equipment is required (see 6.5.4).

3.5.1.1 Operator. All tools, special tools, and test equipment required to perform operator-level Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) shall be provided with each kit along with the required stowage space (see 6.5.5).

3.5.1.2 Organizational, Direct Support (DS) and General Support (GS). All tools, special tools, and test equipment required to adjust, maintain, and repair the kit that are not already available to the repair level echelons above organization that would normally provide these services to the using unit during the required system service life shall be provided (see 6.5.4). The Contractor shall select the equipment in the following order of preference: (1) tools available in specified tool kits; (2) Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) which is currently part of the DoD; and (3) commercially available items, not previously identified. The Contractor shall identify all special tools required to service or repair the kit and incorporate the special tools and test equipment lists into the maintenance manual.

3.6 Environmental requirements. The kit shall be capable of being stored, maintained, and operated under the following environmental conditions.

3.6.1 Operational temperature. The kit shall operate as specified at any ambient temperature from -25 degrees Fahrenheit (°F) to +120oF.

3.6.2 Storage temperature. The kit, when stored for two years in an open environment or four years in a warehouse environment, shall not be damaged by any ambient temperature from -30oF to +160oF with humidity not to exceed 50%.

3.6.3 Solar radiation. The kit shall perform as specified with up to 355 British thermal units per square foot per hour (Btu/ft2/hr) of solar radiation.

3.6.4 Salt fog. The kit shall withstand damage from being exposed to salt fog.

3.7 Personnel integration (MANPRINT) requirements. The kit shall be operable and maintainable by the following military-trained personnel, as designated by DA Pam 611-21:

a. Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 77F (Petroleum Supply Specialist).

b. MOS 63J (Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairman).

c. MOS 52D (Power Generator Repairman).

3.8 Identification, marking and information. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), identification and marking shall be IAW MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130.

3.9 Corrosion control performance. The kit shall operate without corrosion affecting form, fit, or function during a 20-year service life. Service life can include varying or extended periods in corrosive environments involving one or more of the following: high humidity, salt spray, road de-icing agents, gravel impingement, atmospheric contamination, and temperature extremes.

During the 20-year service life, surface corrosion, which may include red, black, and/or white corrosion products, shall be a maximum of 1% of the surface. The loss of the original thickness of the base metal shall be no greater than 2% or 0.001 in., whichever is less.

3.10 Treatment and painting. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), all external surfaces of the kit, except parts whose operation or function would be adversely affected, shall have a finish coat of Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) paint IAW MIL-C-53039. The color shall be Desert Tan 686A, color number 33446 IAW FED-STD-595, or the manufacturer standard color, if approved by the Government. The reusable containers (see 3.3.2.12) may be through-colored in lieu of painting.

3.11 Manuals and special instructions. The kit shall require operator, unit, direct support, and general support maintenance manuals and other special instructions. Operator manuals and other special instructions shall be included as part of the end-item when specified by the contract or order (see 6.2) or scope of work.

3.12 Tools, special tools and test equipment. The kit shall require tools, special tools and test equipment for one or more maintenance levels. When specified by the contract or order (see 6.2) or scope of work, tools and special tools shall be included as part of the end-item in addition to the requirements of 3.5.1.

3.13 Load and packaging plans and instructions. When specified by the contract or order (see 6.2) or scope of work, load and packaging plans and instructions shall be required for each of the reusable containers (see 3.3.2.12) to provide safe operation movements by users to multiple destinations and variable operating environments. These plans and instructions shall provide protection for the equipment from damage or reduction in all operation capabilities.

3.14 Basic Issue Items (BII). The kit shall be provided with BII and stowage space for the BII (see 6.5.6).

4. VERIFICATION

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

a. First article inspection/Product verification test (FAT) (see 4.1.1).

b. Conformance inspection (CI) (see 4.1.2).

4.1.1 FAT. When required, FAT shall be performed by the contractor on a minimum of one kit (see 3.1 and 6.2). FAT shall include the examinations and test conditions, examinations, tests and certifications in 4.1 through 4.14 and the delivery and approval of a FAT final report to the PCO. Nonconformance to any requirement herein or contractual requirement, or failure of any required test or examination shall be cause for rejection by the Government (see 3.1, 6.2, and 6.3).

4.1.1.1 Examination. Prior to start of FAT, each kit production unit selected shall be examined and tested as specified in 4.1.2.

4.1.1.2 Evaluation determination. An evaluation shall be made during FAT to determine that the kit is designed to reduce or eliminate as many tools, special tools, and test equipment as possible. In addition, an examination shall be made and recorded to ascertain that all tools and test equipment required to support system operation, maintenance and repair are present and adequate to support the system at the required US Army maintenance levels for the life of the system (see 6.5.4).

4.1.1.3 Certificates of Conformance (CoC). CoC’s required as part of the FAT shall be included in the FAT final report, and IAW contractor format with sufficient supporting technical information to insure adequate evaluation and comment by the Government. CoC’s may be required for selected requirements either prior to or during Government conducted testing in order to assure safe operation by test site personnel.

4.1.2 Conformance inspection (CI).

4.1.2.1 Examination. Each kit production unit shall be examined as specified in Table II.

Any nonconformance or missing requirement revealed by the examination shall be cause for rejection.

TABLE II. Examination schedule.

Number Examination description Method of inspection

101 Materials not as specified (see 3.2). Visual/Doc 102 Component quantities not as specified (see 3.3.1). Visual 103 Wire rope not as specified (see 3.3.2.1). Visual/Doc 104 Fiber rope not as specified (see 3.3.2.2). Visual/Doc 105 Wire rope clip not as specified (see 3.3.2.3). Visual/Doc 106 Shackle not as specified (see 3.3.2.4). Visual/Doc 107 Hose saddle not as specified (see 3.3.2.5). Visual/Doc 108 Anchor not as specified (see 3.3.2.6). Visual/Doc 109 Block not as specified (see 3.3.2.7). Visual/Doc 110 Turnbuckle not as specified (see 3.3.2.8). Visual/Doc 111 Wire rope thimble not as specified (see 3.3.2.9). Visual/Doc 112 Hoist not as specified (see 3.3.2.10). Visual/Doc

TABLE II. Examination schedule.

Number Examination description Method of inspection

113 Tower not as specified (see 3.3.2.11). Visual 114 Reusable containers not as specified (see 3.3.2.12). Visual/Doc 1/ 115 Environmental requirements not as specified (see 3.6). Visual/Doc 116 MANPRINT requirements not as specified (see 3.7). Visual/Doc 117 Identification/marking/information not as specified (see 3.8). Visual/Doc 118 Corrosion control not as specified/compromised (see 3.9). Visual/Doc 119 Treatment and painting not as specified/compromised (see 3.10). Visual/Doc 120 Manuals and special instructions not as specified (see 3.11). Visual/Doc 121 Tools/special tools/test equipment not as specified (see 3.12). Visual/Doc 122 Load and packaging plans and instructions not as specified (see 3.13). Visual/Doc 123 BII not as specified (see 3.14). Visual/Doc 124 Packaging not as specified (see 5.1). Visual/Doc

1/ Doc = Documentation

4.2 Materials. Conformance to 3.2 shall be determined by visual inspection and review of contractor records providing proof or certification that components conform to the material requirements. Applicable records shall include receiving inspection records, vendor catalogues and certifications, and commercial standards.

4.3 Design and operating requirements verification. The requirements of 3.3 shall be verified by actual demonstration and test of the kit as a system. In addition, to verify conformance to the design and performance requirements of the kit components, except the reusable containers (see 4.3.1), a CoC shall be provided by the original manufacturer of each kit component (see Table I) as part of the system FAT final report.

4.3.1 Components reusable containers. To verify conformance to 3.3.2.12, design and performance shall be verified by (a) certification of the design and life requirements and (b) testing the containers of one system of the FAT quantity IAW SAE ARP 1967, and as modified by

3.3.2.12. Drop tests shall be performed at ambient temperature. The tests of paragraph 4.2.2 of SAE ARP 1967 shall not be required, provided containers meet all design requirements and pass the tests in paragraph 4.2.1 of SAE ARP 1967, and the same manufacturer produces the production containers. The following tests are not required: vibration, lateral impact, superimposed load resistance, towing, forklift truck transport, and pallet jack compatibility tests.

Absence of the required containers, failure to provide certification of design and life requirements, or failure to pass the tests of SAE ARP 1967 shall constitute failure of this test.

4.4 Interface requirements verification.

4.4.1 Fuel. To verify conformance to 3.4.1, CoC’s shall be provided from the original manufacturer(s) of the component items, demonstrating compliance to the requirements 3.4.1.

Absence of any CoC shall constitute failure.

4.5 Ownership and support requirements verification.

4.5.1 Servicing, operation, and maintenance. To verify conformance to 3.5.1 and all subparagraphs, the kit shall be continuously evaluated during the conduct of the FAT for compliance with the requirements of 3.5.1 and all subparagraphs, and this evaluation, including any deficiencies and corrective actions, shall be included in the FAT final report. Failure to comply with any requirement of 3.5.1 or any subparagraphs, missing or damaged support items, or degradation of kit performance capability due to inability to maintain or repair at the prescribed levels, or insufficient tools or types of tools to complete required maintenance activities or repairs, shall constitute failure.

4.6 Environmental requirements verification. To verify conformance to 3.6 and all subparagraphs, CoC shall be provided by the contractor, demonstrating compliance to the requirements. Absence of the CoC or failure of the CoC to certify all the requirements of 3.6 and all subparagraphs shall constitute failure.

4.7 Personnel integration (MANPRINT). To verify conformance to 3.7, actual performance shall be recorded during the conduct of the FAT, and CoC shall be provided. Failure to provide the CoC in the FAT final report or comply with the requirements of 3.7 during FAT or CI shall constitute failure.

4.8 Identification, marking and information. To verify conformance to 3.8, actual performance shall be recorded during the conduct of the FAT, and CoC shall be provided. Failure to provide the CoC in the FAT final report or comply with the requirements of 3.8 during FAT shall constitute failure.

4.9 Corrosion control performance. The requirements of 3.9 shall be demonstrated by engineering analysis, demonstrated applicable commercial/military experience and expertise on the same or similar items, and CoC. Absence of the CoC or failure to demonstrate compliance to the requirements of 3.9 shall constitute failure.

4.10 Treatment and painting. The requirements of 3.10 shall be demonstrated by color conformation, visual observation of workmanship and finish and CoC of materials and processes.

Finish coat color shall be confirmed IAW 6.2, or the applicable delivery order in the contract.

Absence of the CoC or failure to comply with any part of 3.10 or its referenced documents shall constitute failure.

4.11 Manuals and special instructions. To verify conformance to 3.11, when specified for inclusion with the kit, an inspection for count, condition, packaging, and placement/location shall be made and a CoC shall be provided to verify the adequacy and accuracy of all manuals or special instructions. Absence of the CoC or failure to comply with any requirement of 3.11 shall constitute failure.

4.12 Tools, special tools, and test equipment. To verify conformance to 3.12, an inspection for count, condition, packaging, and placement/location shall be made and a CoC shall be provided to verify both the adequacy for intended use and availability as either a normal supply item or source of supply if not already provisioned. In addition, a continuing evaluation shall be conducted and reported as part of the FAT final report on both the adequacy for intended use and if the quantities and types of equipment provided were sufficient quantities to support the FAT and (projected) normal operational use. Absence of the CoC or failure to comply with any requirement of 3.12 shall constitute failure.

4.13 Load and packaging plans and instructions. To verify conformance to 3.13, an inspection for count, condition, packaging, and placement/location shall be made and a CoC shall be provided to verify the requirements of 3.13 and adequacy for intended use. Absence of the CoC or failure to comply with any requirement of 3.13 shall constitute failure.

4.14 BII. During the conduct of the FAT, the kit shall be continuously evaluated for compliance with the requirements of 3.14 and this evaluation, including any deficiencies and corrective actions, shall be included in the FAT final report. Failure to comply with any requirement of 3.14, missing or damaged BII, or degradation of system performance capability due to inability to maintain or repair at the prescribed level(s), or insufficient tools or types of tools to complete required maintenance activities or repairs, shall constitute failure.

5. PACKAGING

5.1 Packaging. For acquisition purposes, the packaging requirements shall be as specified in the contract or order (see 6.2). When actual packaging of materiel 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 Point’s packaging activity within the Military Department or Defense Agency, or within the Military Department’s System Command. Packaging data retrieval is available from the managing Military Department’s or Defense Agency’s automated packaging files, CD-ROM products, or by contacting the responsible packaging activity.

6. NOTES

(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature which may be helpful, but is not mandatory.)

6.1 Intended use. The collapsible hoseline suspension kit is intended for use in providing a means for hoseline passage at road crossings, small streams, and other areas where nestable culvert or road guards may not be used.

6.2 Ordering data. Acquisition documents must specify the following:

a. Title, number, and date of this purchase description.

b. Issue of DoDISS to be cited in the solicitation, and if required, the specific issue of individual documents referenced (see 2.2.1 and 2.3).

c. When a first article is required for examination and approval, time frame for submission, and the number of units required (see 3.1).

d. Alternative permissible quantity of anchors (see 3.4.1 and 6.4).

e. Identification and marking other than as specified (see 3.8).

f. Treatment and painting other than as specified (see 3.10)

g. Manuals and special instructions required (see 3.12).

h. Tools, special tools and test equipment required (see 3.13).

i. Load and packaging plans and instructions required (see 3.14).

j. Packaging required (see 5.1).

6.3 First article. When a first article inspection is required, the item(s) should be a first article production unit(s). The first article should consist of one or more units. The contracting officer should include specific instructions in acquisitions documents regarding arrangements for examinations, approval of the first article examination results, and disposition of the first article(s). Invitation for bids should provide that the Government reserve the right to waive the requirement for samples for first article inspection to those bidders offering a product which has been previously acquired or tested by the Government. Bidders offering such products, who wish to rely on such production or test, must furnish evidence with the bid that prior Government approval is presently appropriate for the pending contract. Bidders should not submit alternate bids unless specifically requested to do so in the solicitation.

6.4 Anchor quantity adjustment. If the provider can demonstrate that a proposed anchor system performs to the requirements stated herein with less than the quantity listed in Table I, the contracting officer may reduce the quantity required (see 6.2). The system will be capable of being installed by hand; and validation of the system’s holding power, demonstrable in at least four soil types, will be requisite. Included in the soil types will be one that has a high sand content, and one that represents conditions found close to streams. The quantity recommended for inclusion in the kit shall be that required under the worst soil conditions and sufficient for both ends of the wire rope.

6.5 Definitions.

6.5.1 Design factor. The ratio of the nominal strength of a wire rope to the total working load on that rope.

6.5.2 Fiber rope. Rope made from fibrous material, either natural such as manila or synthetic such as nylon or polypropylene.

6.5.3 NATO fuel designations. STANAG 1135 describes the NATO fuel designations F-34, F-35, F-44 and F-54.

6.5.4 Special tools and test equipment. Special tools and test equipment are defined as not found in the Army’s General Mechanics tool kit (NSN 5180-00-177-7033), Organizational Maintenance Common #1 tool kit (NSN 4910-00-754-0654), Common #2 tool kit (NSN 4910-00-754-0650), and tool kit Supplement #1 (NSN 4910-00-754-0653), and U.S. Army Supply Catalogs 4910-95-A73 and 4910-95-A74. The SKO Supply Catalog website is “http://158.2.5.50/codebase/index.html”. These kits and other tool kits/sets (US Army) are managed by USA TACOM-Rock Island, AMSTA-AC-CTTS, Rock Island, IL, 61299.

6.5.5 PMCS. PMCS includes assembly, disassembly, adjustments, maintenance, diagnose and repair or reporting of the condition of the system during the required system service life.

6.5.6 BII. BII is defined as any support items that the operator of the system will require in order to put in operation, operate, and to perform emergency repairs.

6.5.7 Recovered materials. Recovered materials are those materials that have been collected from solid waste and reprocessed to become a source of raw materials as distinguished from virgin raw materials.

6.6 Subject term (key word) listing.

Crossing Hose saddle Turnbuckle

BLOCKSHACKLE

TRIPOD TOWER

TURNBUCKLE

WIRE ROPE CLIP

WIRE ROPE THIMBLE

WIRE ROPE

ANCHOR

INTERVALS

5 FOOT

(GROUND)

HOIST

HOSE

SADDLE

(USED FOR TEMPORARY

TENSIONING OF WIRE ROPE)

FIBER ROPE

FIBER ROPE

FIGURE 1. Kit components installation (typical, for reference only).

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