1、 .- 4 A-A-55LA W 9999974 0366926 264 I I A-A-55188A March 15, 1995 SUPERSEDING A-A-5 5 i88 March 17, 1993 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION BLANKETS, BED, WOOL, SHRINK RESISTANT AND MOTHPROOFED The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description as a replacement
2、for MIL-B-844 for all Federal agencies. 1. SCOPE 1.1 This commercial item description covers wool blankets. 2. CLASSIFICATION 2.1 Wool blankets shall be of the following types, grades, sizes, and colors, as specified: Type I - Twill weave Grade A - 100 percent new wool Color - Olive Green 118 Size 3
3、 - 66 by 90 inches Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc., and any data which may improve this document should be sent to: Product Services and Marketing IPU, Clothing and Textiles Directorate, ATTN: DPSC-FQSC, 2800 South 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145-
4、5099. Defense Personnel Support Center, I I AMSC N/A FSC 7210 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-551A m 9999974 0366727 LTO m A-A-55188A Type I - Twill
5、 weave Grade B - New wool and reprocessed wool blend (not more than 35 percent reprocessed wool) Size 1 - 60 by 84 inches Color - Cadet Grey 3119 Size 2 - 66 by 84 inches Color - Olive Green 118 or Size 3 - 66 by 90 inches Color - Olive Green 118 Cadet Grey 3119 (new wool only) Type II - Double wove
6、n Grade A - 100 percent new wool Size 3 - 66 by 90 inches Color - White with stripes of Maroon 165 Type III - Plain weave Grade B - New wool and reprocessed wool blend Size 1 - 45 by 55 inches Color - Royal Blue 1594 3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS 3.1 General description. The blankets shall be made of w
7、ool in the specified grade and shall be one piece of cloth and shall meet the requirements for width and length as specified by each type and size. four edges, shall be fulled and napped, mothproofed, have a shrink resistant treatment, have a label, and have a marking. The blankets shall have its ed
8、ges overedge stitched on all 3.2 Material 3.2.1 Wool-Grade A. The stock used for the warp and filling yarns shall be of fleece or pulled sheeps wool or both, and of the required grade. Noils, card fly, card stripping, reused wool, reprocessed wool, fiber obtained from garnetted sweater clips and har
9、d ends, or similar waste shall not be acceptable. The wool grade shall be as follows: Not less than 50 percent Not finer than 60s Not lower than 56s Not more than 50 percent Not finer than 60s Not lower than 44s 50 percent not lower than 50s 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networki
10、ng permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-55188A 974 0366928 037 = A-A-55100A 3.2.2 Wool-Grade B. The stock for the warp and filling yarns shall be composed of the U.S. Standards grades of wool as follows: Not less than 65 percent Not finer than 60s (fleece or pulled wool Not lower than 54/s Not
11、 more than 35 percent Not finer than 60s (reprocessed wool) Not lower than 48s or both) 3.3 Basic material. The blankets shall be woven from wool yarn which has been carded and spun on the woolen system for both the warp and filling. The wool content should be as follows: Grade A minimum 95 percent
12、and Grade B minimum 94 percent when tested according to TM 2101 FED-STD-191. The cloth for the blankets shall conform to the physical requirements outlined in Table I. The cloth for Type I blankets shall be a 2/2 straight or broken twill (running two to the right and two to the left) construction; a
13、nd shall have a fabric thickness of 0.130 inches at 0.1 pounds per square inch and 0.085 inches at 1.1 pounds per square inch when tested in accordance with ASTM-D-1777-64 ( and the color Olive Green 118 for Type I, Grade B, Size 2, and Type I, Grades A and B, Size 3 shall be obtained by blending dy
14、ed wool with white wool. The color Maroon 165 for Type II shall be obtained by dyeing wool to match shade. In accordance with AATCC Chromatic Transference Scale, a minimum crock rating of 3.5 is necessary. The blankets shall have a minimum rating of 4 for colorfastness to light when tested in accord
15、ance with AATCC-16-1990, for colorfastness to laundering when tested in accordance with AATCC-61-Test 3A-1989, for colorfastness to crocking when tested in accordance with AATCC-8-1989 (z/). 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-55LBB
16、A 9999974 0366929 T73 m TYPE A-A-55188A GRADE SIZE WEIGHT The blankets shall be given a shrink control treatment for resistance to felting shrinkage by an oxidation, oxidation/resin, resin or reactive treatment. The relaxation shrinkage of the treated blanket shall not exceed 6.0 percent when tested
17、 in accordance with method 5558 of FED-STD-191. The felting shrinkage of the treated blanket shall not exceed 4.0 percent when tested in accordance with method 5554 of FED-STD-191. The felting shrinkage test and relaxation shrinkage should be determined on the same specimen. I I I I When oxidation o
18、r oxidation/resin method is used, the alkali solubility of the treated blankets shall not be increased more than 6.0 percent over the untreated blankets when tested in accordance with method 2800 of FED-STD-191. (And two oxidation shrink resistant treated and two untreated specimens shall be tested
19、per sample unit.) A 3 3-12 B 1 3-6 B 2 3-6 B 3 3-6 When a resin or reactive treatment is used for producing shrink resistance the stiffness of the treated blanket shall not be greater than 0.011 load pound when tested in accordance with method 5202 of FED-STD-191. (Five specimens in the warp directi
20、on shall be tested.) When a resin treatment is used the minimum weight of the untreated blanket calculated to a 56 inch width shall be not less than 21.5 ounces per linear yard for Type I blankets, not less than 23.0 ounces per linear yard for Type II blankets, and not less than 11.25 ounces per lin
21、ear yard for Type III blankets when tested in accordance with ASTM-D 3776-85 Option C. Treated blankets should have a maximum weight increase of 20 percent over the untreated blankets. TABLE I. Physical requirements of finished blankets 28 28 28 28 37 22 30 30 30 30 39 24 II III A 3 4-4 B 1 1-3 TEST
22、 METHODS YAFWS/INCHES ASTM-D 3776-85 Option C ends I picks ASTM-D 3775-85 (3/ 1 BREAKING STRENGTH warp pounds filling pounds 50 45 45 45 45 28 50 45 45 45 45 26 ASTM-D 5034-90 4 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,- A-A-553BBA i4 0366930 7
23、95 = A-A-55188A The blankets shall have a PH value of no less than 4.0 nor greater than 8.0 for the water extract of the finished blankets in all types when tested in accordance with method 2811 of FED-STD-191. NOTE: The sample unit for end item testing shall be: one quarter yard width of blanket cl
24、oth finished to the stage prior to shrink resistant treatment shall be used for determination of fiber content and alkali solubility if treated by oxidation or for initial weight if resin treated. One finished blanket is required for all other tests. 3.4 Thread. The thread for overedging and stitchi
25、ng on labels shall be cotton, Ticket No. 50 (2 or 3 ply), minimum breaking strength of 1.8 pounds; conforming to Type I of A-A-52094. The thread shall be dyed to match the shade of the blankets except the thread for Type II blankets shall match the maroon stripes and for Type I, Size 2 shall match C
26、adet Gray (color 3119) TS, C.A. 66082 or Olive Green 118. The thread shall have a minimum rating of 4 for colorfastness to light when tested in accordance with AATCC-16-Option A-1990 (A/) and for colorfastness to laundering when tested in accordance with AATCC-61-1986 (2/). 3.5 Finishins edses. The
27、blanket shall be overedge stitched after seaming on all four sides with stitch Type 504 or 505, stitching Type EFd-1 conforming to FED-STD-751, and with 8 to 10 stitches per inch, with Ticket No. 50, 3 ply thread. The cut edges and the leno selvage edges of the finished blankets (when shuttleless lo
28、oms are used) shall be overedge stitched 1/4 inch (+ 1/16 inch) wide, with not less than 16, nor more than 20, stitches per inch. Overrun of overedge stitching shall be trimmed to not less than 3/4 inch and pulled back for its entire length under stitching. The selvages shall be trimmed off either b
29、efore or during the overedge stitching operation. The finished blanket shall be fulled and napped to produce a degree of finish, hand, and character of nap equal to commercial standards. The character of nap is determined by lifting the napped fibers with a needle. The napped fibers of the sample be
30、ing examined should offer resistance equal to or greater than the resistance offered by the napped fibers of a blanket meeting this description and commercial standards. 3.6 Mothproofinq. The compound specified below shall be applied to the wool stock, top, yarn, or cloth. When white wools and color
31、ed wools are blended, the white wool need not be mothproofed if the white wool content is less than 15 percent. 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,- A-A-55LBA 9999974 0166931 621 = A-A-55188A NOTE: Mixing mothproofing compounds in any p
32、roportion is prohidited. Mothtxoofins compounds Mothproofing compounds Percent by weight to be applied to wool fiber Minimum Maximum Sodium 5-chloro-2-4-chloro-2- 3- (3, 4 dicholorphenyl) -ureide phenoxy benezenesulfonate 0.65 1.45 The sample shall be dry cleaned 5 cycles according to TM 5620 of FED
33、-STD-191. The percentage (by weight) of the mothproofing compound shall be a minimum of 0.65 and a maximum of 1.45. This shall be determined after 5 dry cleaning cycles in accordance with TM 2015 FED-STD-191. A certificate of compliance shall be submitted. 3.7 Label. Each blanket shall have a 2 2 1/
34、4 inch by 3 this end item cannot contain any hazardous materials, including DDT (Dichlorodipenyltrichloroethane) and other toxic insecticides. 6 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-55188A 74 0366932 568 A-A-55188A 3.8 Markinq. All mar
35、kings shall show good colorfastness to laundering transference when tested in accordance with AATCC 61- Test 119-1989 (z/). All markings shall be on the face side of the finished blanket, and shall be clearly legible after laundering when tested. The letters llU.S.ll and the caduceus shall be as ind
36、icated below and shall be positioned as shown in Figure 1. 3.8.1 Type I, Grade A or B, Size 3 blanket. Blankets shall be marked with a Black caduceus, 6 (+ 1/8) inches high by 6-1/4 ( the finished blanket shall be thoroughly cleaned, and all loose thread, lint, and foreign matter removed. The blanke
37、t shall be composed of more than one piece, run-off, ravelled or incomplete overedge stitching, loose tension in stitching resulting in an insecure or unsightly edge, edges not overedge stitched, not labelled according to the Wool Products Labelling Act of 1939. No defects that affect appearance or
38、serviceability shall be permitted. 8 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-_ A-A-551BBA m 9999974 0166934 330 m A-A-55188A 3.10 Product demonstration model. When required, offerors shall submit samples of their intended production. The prod
39、uct demonstra- tion model (PDM) will consist of units independently developed. The PDMs will be analyzed and evaluated by the Government. Evaluation criteria and basis for award are contained in the solicitation. PDMs will be retained by the government. One (1) PDM approved by DPSC under the resulta
40、nt contract will serve as a manufacturing standard for the corresponding production items delivered under this contract. Offerors are advised that the product demonstration model does not relieve the successful offerer of his responsibility to perform in accordance with this commercial item descript
41、ion (CID). 4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 4.1 The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with Public Law 94-580; and in accordance with paragraph 23.403 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). 5. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS 5.1
42、 Certification. The contractor shall certify and maintain substantiating evidence that the product offered meets the salient characteristics and requirements of this (CID) commercial item description; and that the product conforms to the producers own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality
43、 assurance practices;. and is the same product offered for sale in the commercial market- place. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to the first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract or purchase order.
44、Reliance on the contractors quality assurance (QA) systems shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility of ensuring that all products or supplies submitted to the Government for acceptance comply with all requirements of the contract or purchase order. 5.2 Market acceDtabilitv. The followi
45、ng market acceptability criteria is necessary to document the quality of the product to be provided under this commercial item description (CID). 5.2.1 The company offering the item must have been producing the blanket being tendered under the contract or purchase order or generically similar blanke
46、ts for at least three (3) years. 5.2.2 The company must have produced at least 1000 generically similar or identical blankets to that being tendered. 9 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-55388A W 9999974 0366935 277 W A-A-5518A 5.3 W
47、arrantv. The item offered shall include the standard warranty given to the commercial market beginning with the date of delivery of the individual items. 5.4 Visual examination. The blanket shall be examined for the defects listed below. 5.4.1 Defects. Each blanket shall be examined on one side only
48、. However, the samples shall be alternated so that every other blanket is examined on the side stamped W.S.I1 All of the blankets shall be given a through lighting examination toward a light source for holes and thin areas. The defects found during this examination shall be counted regardless of the
49、ir proximity to each other, except where two or more defects represent a single local condition of the cloth, in which case only the more serious defect shall be counted. 5.5 Dimensional examination. The finished blanket shall be examined for conformance to the dimensions specified under paragraph llClassification.ll Any dimension that is not within the specified tolerance of
