A-A-1799 Bag, Plastic (Interlocking Seal Closure)This description covers plastic bags with interlocking seal closures. Type 1 bags are intended to contain small items. Type 2 bags are intended to contain and protect delicate instruments and electronic components. Bags shall be of the following types and sizes: Type 1 - Regular Type 2 - Cushioned

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2.2 Physical requirements. Type 1 bags furnished under this description shall be made from plastic sheet which has a Breaking Factor of not less than 0.6 Newton (4.3 lbs) in machine direction and 0.4 Newton (3.0 lbs) in transverse direction, when tested in accordance with ASTM D 882. Type

2 bags shall be made from a composite material formed by laminating 1 layer of cushioning material conforming to Commercial Item Description A-A-549, Nominal thickness, Thin, cell height 32 mm (1/8”) to 64 mm (1/4”), between 2 plastic sheets. Plastic sheet used to make the composite material shall have a Breaking Factor of not less than 0.6 Newton (4.3 lbs) in each direction, when tested in accordance with ASTM 1)882. All seals along the sides or bottom of the bag shall have a Seal Strength of not less than 0.36 Newton (2.6 lbs) when tested in accordance with ASTM F 88. The closed interlocking seal shall have a Seal Strength of not less than 0.14 Newtons (1.0 lbs), when tested in accordance with ASTM F 88.

2.3 Dimensions. Size (dimensions) of the bag shall be as specified in the contract or purchase order. Type 1 bag dimensions shall be outside dimensions, with height measured from the center of interlocking seal to the bottom of the bag, and width measured as overall width. Type 2 bag dimensions shall be outside dimensions, expressed as overall height x overall width. The tolerance shall be + 6.4 mm (1/4 “) for each dimension, unless otherwise specified.

2.4 Workmanship. The bags shall be uniformly made, free from punctures, tears, cuts, creases, wrinkles, extraneous matter, or other defects which may impair their serviceability or appearance.

3. Quality assurance:

3.1 Certification. The contractor shall certify and maintain substantiating evidence that the product offered meets the requirements of this Commercial Item Description/Specification, and that the product conforms to the producer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices. The government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to the first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract.