A-A-50351 Hose, Bronze, Annular Corrugated Metal, Single Braid Flexible, Gas TightThis commercial item description CID covers the general requirements for hose, bronze, annular corrugated metal, single braid flexible, gas tight. Hose bronze, annular corrugated metal, single braid flexible, gas tight covered by this CID is intended for commercial/industrial applications.

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TABLE I. Size PIN code and rated operating pressure.

3.1.2 Lengths. Hose shall be furnished in lengths with or without fittings as specified.

3.2 Test pressure. The hose test pressure shall equal 1-1/2 times the rated operating pressure.

3.3  Burst pressure. The hose burst pressure shall be not less than 4 times the rated operating pressure.

3.4  Marking.  Bronze, annular corrugated metal, single braid flexible, gas tight supplied to this CID shall be marked with the manufacturer's (MFR's) standard commercial PIN.  (Note:  The part number marked on the unit pack shall be the CID PIN.)

3.5  Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials.  Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible provided that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs.

3.6 Workmanship.  Bronze, annular corrugated metal, single braid flexible, gas tight shall be processed in such a manner as to be uniform in quality and shall be free from other defects that will affect life, serviceability, or appearance.

4.  REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.  The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with 23.403 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

5.  PRODUCT CONFORMANCE PROVISIONS.

5.1  Product conformance.  The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this CID, conform to

the producer's own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market place.  The government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.

5.2 Certification. Certification must be done with the procuring activity approval. The contractor shall certify that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of the description and conforms to the producer's own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and is the same as the 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

6.  PACKAGING.  Preservation, packing, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.

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