A-A-2284 Hose Assembly, Non-Metallic (Fire: Cotton: Single-Jacketed) (S/S By A-A-59226)This description covers cotton, lined, single-jacketed hose for fire protection purposes. The hose assemblies shall be furnished in two types, as specified: Type I - 1 inch minimum inside hose diameter with 1 inch by 11 1/2 NPSH threads. Type II - 1 1/2 inch minimum inside hose diameter with 1 1/2 by 9 NH threads.

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

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

Preservation, packaging, packing, labeling, and marking (DoD). Military packaging shall be as specified when shipments are to be overseas Department of Defense (DoD) consignees. Commercial packaging may be as specified for shipments to DoD consignees within the continental United States and to non-DoD consignees worldwide. When a supplier’s normal packaging will satisfy the requirements for military packaging, it may be used.

Military packaging. Each hose shall be preserved and packed to protect it against physical damage and deterioration in a logistics environment characterized by the following:

1. Multiple handling during transportation and intransit storage.

2. Shock, vibration, and static loading forces during worldwide shipment by all transport modes.

3. Uncontrolled warehouse storage for extended periods.

4. Weather exposure during shipment and intransit transfers.

5. Stacking loads during shipment and storage.

Quantities of hose destined to a single addressee may be unitized into one or more loads.

Commercial. Each hose shall be packaged in accordance with the supplier’s normal method of retail distribution. Hoses shipped to a single destination may be unitized to handling as a single unit. Shipping containers shall comply with Uniform Freight Classification or National Motor Freight Classification rules.

Marking. Unit, intermediate (when provided), and exterior packs shall be marked with the item nomenclature, stock or part number, quantity per pack and contract number as a minimum; additional marking shall be as specified in the contract or order. Exterior packs shall have in addition the complete consignee’s address. Markings shall be applied in a legible manner, in a contrasting color, of an appropriate size and of waterproof materials.

Notes. 1) User should select the options permitted by this commercial item description and should specify the following in contract or purchase documents:

a. Type of hose assembly required.

b. Type of coupling material.

2) When this commercial item description is used of procurement, the commercial item certification clause must appear in the solicitation.