A-A-50217A
Description. The pens shall consist of a holder, refillable ink reservoir, body assembly, point or nib, and a cap. The overall length of the pens shall be between 4 and 7 inches. The diameter of the holder shall be between 5/16 inch and 1/2 inch.
Holder and cap. The holder and cap shall be of plastic or corrosion-resistant metal at the option of the contractor.
Ink reservoir. The ink reservoir shall be plastic and shall be refillable.
Points. Type I points, sizes 000 through 6, and type II points, sizes .18 through 1.40 shall be of corrosion-resistant steel or, when specified, points shall have a jewel tip. Larger points may be made from plastic of proven durability.
Marking. Each pen shall be permanently marked with the size designation.
Literature. Each pen (or set of pens if specified) shall include the manufacturer’s standard operating instructions and parts list.
Regulatory requirements. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials in accordance with Public Law 94-580 to the maximum extent practicable.
Packaging and packing. 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 pen shall be preserved and packed to protect against physical damage deterioration in a logistic environment characterized by the following:
1. Multiple handling during transportation and in-transit 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 in-transit transfers.
5. Stacking loads during shipment and storage.
Quantities of pens of like description destined to a single addressee may be utilized into one or more unit loads.
Commercial. Each pen shall be packaged in accordance with the supplier’s normal method for retail distribution. Individually packaged compasses shipped to a single destination may be unitized 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, quantity per pack, and contract number as a minimum; additional marking shall be as specified in the contract or
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