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6/ The headband shall be adjusted to obtain a snug fit with the head form. If the helmet
design includes crown straps the straps shall be properly adjusted to obtain contact with
the top of the head form.
2.2.9.1 Suspension assembly retention. For each sample unit a determination shall be made
for each attachment point of the suspension assembly to the helmet shell and determination
of the average of all the individual determination.
2.3 Label/marking - Identification markings and instructions (Government unique
requirement). The identification markings listed below shall be permanently stamped on each
headband assembly in characters 1/8 inch high minimum. The markings shall be clearly
legible and shall not show smearing, bleeding or offsetting. The instructions shall include the
proper procedure for adjusting and securing the helmet to the users head. The instructions
and warning markings required in paragraphs 2-5.1 and 2-5.3 of NFPA 1972 shall also apply.
NOMENCLATURE:
CONTRACT NUMBER:
STOCK NUMBER:
CONTRACTOR:
2.4 Workmanship. The finished helmet shall conform to the quality of product established
by this document. The finished helmet shall be complete, clean, and free of scratches, breaks,
tears, holes, sharp edges and burrs. All snap fasteners, eyelets and rivets shall be securely set
without damage to the surrounding material. Nylon webbing, when used in the construction
of the helmet suspension system and not turned under, shall be fused to prevent fraying.
When stitching is used in the construction of the suspension system, the following shall apply:
a. The ends of all stitching shall be backstitched or overstitched 1/2 inch minimum.
b. Thread breaks, or two or more consecutive skipped or runoff stitches shall be repaired
by overstitching 1/2 inch minimum in each direction beyond the defective stitching
area.
c. Thread tension shall be maintained so that there will be no loose stitching resulting in
loose bobbin or top thread, or excessively tight stitching resulting in puckering of the
materials sewn. The lock shall be imbedded in the materials sewn.
d. All thread ends shall be trimmed to a length of not more than 1/4 inch.
3.1 Regulatory requirements. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered
materials in accordance with paragraph 23.403 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
to the maximum extent practicable.
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
4.1 Product conformance. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this
commercial item description; and as applicable, conform to the producer's own specifications,
standards and quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the
commercial market. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such
conformance.
4.2 Market acceptance criteria. Acceptance criteria shall be as specified in the contract or
purchase order. The helmet offered, or a generically similar helmet as described herein, must
have been sold to the commercial market or to the Government for at least two years. The
contractor shall certify and provide supporting documentation as to its serviceability and the
long term (five (5) years) availability of all necessary maintenance and logistics support of
parts and materials.
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