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minutes except type V, styles C and E which shall be examined at the end of 5 minutes while suspended from the top.
3.4.5 Rigidity test. The rigidity of the cups shall be determined on the filled cups used for the leakage test at the end of the time specified for the leakage test. The rigidity shall be observed while holding the cup in the normal position for use. The cups shall not collapse when
handled or when being filled for the leakage test.
3.4.6 Odor and taste. A minimum of 60 milliliters distilled water used in the leakage test shall be collected and allowed to stand in a stoppered flask or bottle for 2 hours. The odor and taste of the sample water shall be compared with that of freshly distilled water contained in a stoppered flask for the same length of time and at the same temperature.
4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. In accordance with Section 23.403 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations, the Government's policy is to acquire items composed of the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable, consistent with maintaining a satisfactory level of competition without adversely affecting performance requirements or exposing suppliers' employees to undue hazards from the recovered materials.
5. PRODUCT CONFORMANCE PROVISIONS. The cups shall not leak when tested as specified. The cups shall have sufficient rigidity so that they will not collapse when filling and handling or when tested as specified. The cups and lids shall not impart an objectionable odor when tested as specified.
5.1 Product conformance. The paper cups and lids shall meet the salient characteristics
of the CID, conform to the producer's own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same cups/lids offered for sale in the commercial market. The lids shall be manufactured and supplied by the same manufacturer of the cups to ensure a snug fit.
5.2 Market acceptance criteria. The item offered, or a generic equivalent, must have been sold to the commercial market or to the Government.
5.3 Acceptance criteria. Acceptance criteria shall be as specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order.
6. PACKAGING. Preservation, packaging, packing, labeling and marking shall be as specified in the solicitation, contract or purchase order. For Department of Defense procurements, packaging shall be in accordance with ASTM Standard D 3951.
7. NOTES.
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