A-A-323 Barrel, Mobile, Plastic, With Lid

September 21, 1979

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION

BARREL, MOBILE, PLASTIC, WITH LID

The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description.

This commercial item description covers plastic mobile barrels, 60-gallon, with lid.

Salient characteristics:

(1)          Color- as specified

(2)          Capacity- 60 gallon, (+ 2 gallons)

(3)          Material- high density polyethylene with ultra violet inhibitors

(4)          Casters- a minimum of four 2 inch swivel, evenly spaced

(5)          Lid- snug fitting

(6)          Handles- two diametrically attached just below the top rim

(7)          Base- reinforced. No holes through the base for caster attachment

Workmanship.  Free from flash, blisters, cracks, chips, sharp fins, sharp edges, lumps, and imbedded foreign material. No leaking, cracks, splits, or permanent deformation when filled with water.

Certification.      The contractor shall certify that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of this commercial item description and that the product conforms to the producer’s own drawing, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices and is the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract.

Recovered materials.     The manufacturer shall utilize recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable.

Packaging, packing and marking.               Each barrel shall be packaged in accordance with normal commercial practice and packed in fiberboard boxes that will assure acceptance by common carrier and provide product protection against loss and damage during multiple shipments, handling, and storage. The shipping container shall be in compliance with National Motor Freight Classification and Uniform Freight Classification. Marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.