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E–5. (5) Quality assurance provisions<br />
a. (5.1) Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor is<br />
responsible for the performance <strong>of</strong> all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the<br />
contract or order, the contractor may use his or her own or any other facilities suitable for the performance <strong>of</strong> the<br />
inspection requirements specified herein. The Government reserves the right to perform any <strong>of</strong> the inspections set forth<br />
in the specifications where such inspections are called for to assure supplies <strong>and</strong> services conform to prescribed<br />
requirements.<br />
b. (5.2) Quality conformance inspection. Sampling for inspection <strong>and</strong> acceptance shall be performed in accordance<br />
with the provisions set forth herein when called for.<br />
c. (5.2.1) Inspection <strong>of</strong> materials <strong>and</strong> components. In accordance with paragraph 5.1 above, components <strong>and</strong><br />
materials shall be inspected <strong>and</strong> tested in accordance with all the requirements <strong>of</strong> this specification <strong>and</strong> st<strong>and</strong>ards unless<br />
otherwise excluded, amended, modified, or qualified in this specification or applicable purchase document.<br />
d. (5.2.2) End item inspection. The lot shall be all urns <strong>of</strong>fered for inspection at one time. The sample unit for this<br />
inspection shall be one complete st<strong>and</strong>ard size <strong>and</strong> one oversize urn.<br />
e. (5.2.2.1) Visual examination. Visual examination <strong>of</strong> all urns to be procured shall be in accordance with the<br />
classification <strong>of</strong> defects set forth in table E–1.<br />
f. (5.2.2.2) Dimensional examination. Inspection shall be made <strong>of</strong> the finished urns for dimensions specified. Any<br />
noncompliance with specified requirements shall constitute a defect.<br />
g. (5.2.2.3) End item testing. Testing shall be performed for compliance with the provision <strong>of</strong> this specification.<br />
E–6. (6) Urn certification<br />
The manufacturer shall provide a letter <strong>of</strong> certification in each urn to be furnished for deceased armed services<br />
personnel, certifying the urn conforms to <strong>and</strong> meets or exceeds this armed services specification.<br />
Table E–1<br />
Classification <strong>of</strong> urn defects 1<br />
Classification<br />
Examine Defect Major Minor<br />
Size Not specified dimensions X<br />
Metal Not specified metal X<br />
Finish<br />
All exterior metal surfaces<br />
exposed to view<br />
Construction <strong>and</strong><br />
workmanship<br />
Metal, polyethelyne components<br />
Welding/soldering<br />
Not within specified color match<br />
Orange peel or texture X<br />
Area <strong>of</strong> no film X<br />
Gritty surface or overspray that is rough to touch X<br />
Wet or tacky surface X<br />
Any permanent stain or blemish X<br />
Finish dirty, for example, oil, glue, or other nonpermanent stain X<br />
Any functioning assembly that is inoperative, for example, screw will not loosen<br />
or tighten as intended<br />
Any part loose X<br />
Any functioning assembly that requires abnormal pressure to operate X<br />
Not welded where required or not specified type <strong>of</strong> welding X<br />
Weld burned through, not free from pits, holes, or fissures X<br />
Outside flash not stripped X<br />
Exposed welded joints not ground <strong>and</strong> s<strong>and</strong>ed flush to original surface X<br />
Evidence <strong>of</strong> bleedout (a darkened area on the urn compared to the rest <strong>of</strong> the<br />
urn’s colored surfaces)<br />
AR 638–2 • 22 December 2000<br />
X<br />
X<br />
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