FF-P-2827A
3.
REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Description. The "U" shaped nonremovable type shackle, general field
service, key operated padlock, hereinafter referred to as "padlock(s)" or "unit(s)"
has a body (or case) that has no projections which will cover or shroud the
shackle. The padlock shall offer a high degree of protection against the various
forms of corrosion and deterioration encountered in inclement environments and
harsh operational use. The major components of a padlock shall be a body, a keyed
cylinder, a heel and toe dead bolt locking mechanism and a retained "U" shaped
shackle. The shape of the padlocks shall be at the option of the contractor,
provided the assembled padlock conforms to all requirements specified herein.
3.2 Padlock samples. Padlocks submitted for inspection shall as a minimum
conform to requirements of ASTM F883 type P01, options A, B, and G, and perform as
required to meet the following criteria from ASTM F883:
Size A
Size B
a.
Forcing tests
F4
F6
b.
Surreptitious entry tests
S2
S2
c.
Cycle tests (TABLE 3)
GRADE 3
GRADE 3
d.
Corrosion and environmental tests
GRADE 6
GRADE 6
(TABLE 4, Option G)
3.2.1 Bid samples. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), each bidder shall
furnish, with the bid, 17 samples of the padlock with key sets they propose to
furnish under the contract for inspection as specified in 4.3. In addition, unless
otherwise specified (see 6.2), 10 milled, uncut key blanks shall be furnished for
testing. Also, unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), one key blank shall be cut in
the first position next to the key bow to the maximum depth of the deepest bit cut
employed in the bitting design and shall be furnished for testing. One intact unit
of each of the selected product will be retained by the testing agency and one
intact unit of each will be returned to the selected bidder to be used as a guide
in manufacturing the first article and production quantity. All samples submitted
will be competitively tested and the manufacturers' proprietary information
protected. Test results and tested samples become property of the Government to
protect testing methods and techniques, and manufacturers' proprietary information
(see 3.2.2 and 6.4). Test units will not be returned to the bidder or supplier.
3.2.2 First article. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), 10 padlocks and
key sets shall be furnished for first article testing and approval (see 4.4 and
6.4). If the requirement for bid samples is waived, 17 padlocks and key sets shall
be furnished for the first article testing approval. In addition, unless otherwise
specified (see 6.2), 10 milled, uncut key blanks and one key blank cut as
specified in 3.2.1, shall be furnished for testing. The first article units shall
be selected at random from the first 100 standard production units or from the
contractor's current inventory. If approved, one intact unit of the first article
submission will be forwarded to the cognizant quality assurance representative and
one intact unit shall be returned to the contractor to serve as the manufacturing
standard. No deviation from the manufacturing standard shall be acceptable without
formal written approval of the contracting officer in advance. Certification of
compliance with this paragraph shall be provided to the inspector with each
production quantity lot presented for inspection and acceptance. Tested units
become the property of the Government to protect testing methods and
manufacturers' proprietary information. The test unit will not be returned to the
bidder or the supplier.
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