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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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