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case dimensions shall be not more than 72 inches high by 6 inches wide by 6 inches deep. The case shall be designed to be mounted vertically on a supporting surface.
Markings: The words “FIRE BLANKET” in letters not less than 1 inch high shall be painted in contrasting color on the door of the case.
Regulatory requirements. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials in accordance with Public Law 94-580 to the maximum extent practical.
Packaging and marking. Military packaging shall be specified when shipments are to overseas Department of Defense (DoD) consignees. Commercial packaging may be 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 blanket with case shall be preserved and packed to protect against physical damage and deterioration in a logistic 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 blankets destined to a single addressee may be unitized into one or more unit loads.
Commercial. Each blanket with case shall be packaged in accordance with the supplier’s normal method for retail distribution. Blankets shipped to a single destination may be utilized to permit 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.
Quality assurance. The blanket shall be examined for the following defects. Presence of one or more defects shall be cause for rejection.
1. Materials not as specified.
2. Size not as specified.
3. Not fire retardant as specified.
4. Mounting provisions not as specified.
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