A-A-1304 Hammer, Hand, Machinists', Riveting

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A-A-1304A

QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise stated in the contract, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspections as specified herein. Except as stated otherwise in the contract, the contractor may use his own or any other facilities available for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to perform the inspections set forth in the commercial item description if deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conform to the prescribed requirements.

Sampling for inspection and testing. Sampling for inspection and testing shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-105 at the inspection levels and AQL’s specified below. The lot shall consist of all hammers of the same nominal head weight presented for inspection at the same time. The sample unit shall be one hammer.

Visual and dimensional requirements, and workmanship. Each sample hammer shall be examined for workmanship, marking, and dimensional requirements. The inspection level shall be S-4, with an AQL of 4.0 expressed in terms of percent defective.

Testing of the end item for hardness. The inspection level shall be S-3 with an AQL of 4.0 expressed in terms of percent defective.

Testing of the end item (all other tests). The inspection level shall be S-3 with an AQL f 4.0 expressed in terms of percent defective.

Regulatory requirements. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials in accordance with Public Law 94-580, as amended, to the maximum extent practicable.

Preservation, packaging, packing, labeling, and marking. The preservation, packaging, packing, labeling, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or purchase order.

Notes. The issue of referenced documents in effect on the date of invitation for bid or request for proposals shall be used to determine compliance with the stated requirements.

ANSI standards are available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc., 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.

ASTM standards are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street., Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Military standards are available from the Naval Publications and Forms Center, 5801 Tabor Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19120.