A-A-50151
January 21, 1988
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
STAND, BIBLE AND MISSAL
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description in preference to MIL-S-43538.
1. CLASSIFICATION.
1.1 Classification. The commercial item description covers two types of Bible and missal stands, one chromium plate finish brass frame and one with a hard wood frame.
Type I- Chromium Plated Frame Stand
Type II- Wood Frame Stand
2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS.
2.1 Design and construction. The Bible and missal stand shall be fabricated of brace with a chromium plate finish. The stand shall be collapsible and adjustable, and contain no religious markings. The stand shall be 12 inches +1 inch by 14 inches + 1 inch. The Bible and Missal stand shall be free from defects such as fractures, tool marks, splits, punctures, dents, creases, malformations, sharp edges and burrs. Moving components shall not bind or be excessively loose. The frame for type I shall be made from brass, chromium plated, and the frame for type II shall be made from hard wood. All metal pieces used in the fabrication of the stand shall be brass, chromium plated.
3. QUALITY ASSURANCE.
3.1 Certification. The contractor shall certify that the product offered meets the salient characteristics and requirements of this description and 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. When specific quality assurance provisions are specified for any commercial characteristics the contractor shall furnish data resulting from inspection conducted in accordance with the specified quality assurance provisions. 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.
4. PACKAGING.
4.1 Packaging. Each stand shall be wrapped in neutral tissue and then placed in a clear plastic bag. Each stand shall then be placed in a snug-fitting fiberboard box. Each stand shall be cushioned, as required, to prevent movement or damage during shipment or storage.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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