A-A-52024 Compass, Magnetic: Surveyor's And Transit, Pocket; With Optional Ball And Socket Joint Or Ball And Socket Head, And Jacob's StaffThis description covers two types of magnetic compasses, and includes the optional ball and socket joint, or ball and socket head, and Jacob's staff. Type I compasses are intend for use in topographical surveying field work done by the U.S. Forest Service. Type II compasses are used in geology and survey reconnaissance.

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Regulatory requirements. In accordance with federal Acquisition Regulation, section 23.403, 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 the supplier’s employees to undue hazards from the recovered materials.

Preservation, packaging, packing, labeling, and marking.  Preservation, packaging, packing, labeling, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.

CID based part identification number. The following part identification numbering procedure is for Government purposes and does not constitute a requirement for the contractor.

Part identifying number (PIN). The part or identifying number for compasses, magnetic, surveyors and transit shall be as follows:

A 00000 – XX – X – X

A 00000 = CID Document identifier

XX = Type

X = Class

X = Style

Notes:

1. When the commercial item description is used for acquisition, the commercial item certification clause must appear in the solicitation.

2. Purchaser should specify type, class, and style required and when carrying case is required.

FED-STD-376 is available from the Standardization Documents Order Desk, Building 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.