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3.7 Finish. When specified (see 6.2), and when not otherwise specified herein, the finish shall be
tinned, galvanized, painted, or other finish if the manufacturers option is not acceptable. When
color is a disqualifying factor, it shall also be as specified in the contract.
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
4.1 Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order,
the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements (examinations and
tests) as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the
contractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection
requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves
the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in this specification where such inspections
are deemed necessary to ensure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.
4.1.1 Responsibility for compliance. All items shall meet all their specific requirements of
sections 3. The inspection set forth in this specification shall become a part of the contractor's
overall inspection system or quality program. The absence of any inspection requirements in the
specification 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. Sampling inspection, as part of manufacturing operations, is an acceptable practice to
ascertain conformance to requirements, however, this does not authorize submission of known
defective material, either indicated or actual, nor does it commit the Government to accept
defective material.
4.2 Classification of inspection. Inspection shall be classified as follows:
a.
Bid sample inspection (see 4.3 and 6.3).
b.
First article inspection (see 4.4 and 6.4).
c.
Quality conformance inspection (see 4.5).
d.
Inspection of packaging (see 4.8).
4.3 Bid sample inspection. Bid sample inspections shall be conducted by agencies as specified in
the contract. Sample selection shall be at the manufacturer's option as specified in 3.1.3 and
4.3.1.
4.3.1 Bid sample examination. Bid sample seals shall be examined for compliance with the
requirements of this specification. The presence of any defect or dimensions not within specified
requirements shall be cause for rejection of the bid. Bid sample seals, after inspection and
examination, shall be handled as specified in the contract. Bid samples shall be reproduction or
standard production units from the contractor's current inventory.
4.3.2 Bid sample test. Bid sample seals shall be tested in accordance with 4.1.1, 4.5, and 4.6.
4.4 First article inspection.
4.4.1 Sampling for first article. When a first article is required for seals that were inspected as
bid samples, refer to paragraphs 3.1.4 and 6.2.1.1.
4.4.2 First article tests. The first article shall be subjected to the tests as specified in 4.6.2 and
4.6.3 (see 6.4). Failure of any test shall be cause for rejection.
4.5 Quality conformance inspection.
4.5.1 Sampling.
4.5.1.1 Sampling for examination. Sampling for examination shall be in accordance with ANSI
Z1.4.
4.5.1.2 Examination. Samples selected in accordance with 4.5.1.1 shall be examined for
compliance with the requirements of this specification.
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