MIL-PRF-11264F
6. NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful,
but is not mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. Reusable containers covered by this specification are intended for use
for shipment and storage of engines, transmissions, differentials, transfers, final drives, driving
axles, and similar assemblies for which no specific container design is available.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents must specify the following:
a. Title, number, and date of this specification.
b. Type of container required (see 1.2).
c. If required, the specific issue of individual documents referenced (see 2.2.1
and 2.3).
d. If first article is required (see 3.1 and 4.2).
e. If drawings are to be submitted (see 3.2).
f. If inspection hinges are required (see 3.3.2.3).
g. If a built-in cradle is not required (see 3.3.2.8).
h. If a removable cradle is required (see 3.3.2.9).
i. Additional wording to be stenciled on the container or supplied (see 3.3.8.2.1).
j. If sampling plan for conformance inspection is other than as specified (see 4.4.1).
k. Packaging requirements (see 5.1).
6.3 First article. When first article inspection is required, the contracting officer should
provide specific guidance to offerors whether the item(s) should be first article sample, a first
production item, or a standard production item from the contractor s current inventory and the
number of items to be tested as specified in 4.2. The contracting officer should include specific
instructions in the acquisition document regarding arrangements for examinations, approval of
first article test results and disposition of first articles. Invitations for bids should provide that
the Government reserves the right to waive the requirement for first article inspection to those
bidders offering a product which has been previously acquired or tested by the Government, and
that bidders offering such products, who wish to rely on such production or test, must furnish
evidence with the bid that prior Government approval is presently appropriate for the pending
contract.
6.3.1 Waiver of first article inspection. Products manufactured under this specification
by one manufacturer, for delivery to the Government not more than 12 months after first article
approval has been granted, may qualify for waiver of first article inspection.
6.4 Drawings. When it is required that drawings be submitted, it should be specified that
they be furnished with no restrictions regarding their use by the Government in connection with
manufacture or acquisition for military purposes.
6.5 Definitions.
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