A-A-997
September 17, 1980
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
BARBED WIRE (GALVANIZED)
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this
Commercial Item Description in lieu of Federal Specification RR-F-221/1.
This commercial item description covers zinc-coated steel barbed wire.
Salient characteristics:
1. Barbed wire shall conform to ASTM A121.
2. Barbed wire shall be furnished in spools. Length shall be not less than 80 rods.
3. Barbed wire construction shall be as specified.
4. Weight of zinc-coating shall be as specified.
Workmanship. Barbed wire shall be free of any defects which may affect serviceability.
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 drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices and is the same product offered for sale in the commercial marketplace. 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.
Regulatory requirements. The manufacturer shall utilize recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable.
Preservation, packaging, packing and marking. The packaging and packing shall be in accordance with normal commercial practice and packed to 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 the National Motor Freight Classification and Uniform Freight Classification. Marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.
Copies of ASTM standards are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race St., Philadelphia, PA 19103.
For Parts Inquires call Parts Hangar, Inc (727) 493-0744
© Copyright 2015 Integrated Publishing, Inc.
A Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business