A-A-50084
October 22, 1986
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
HAND BASKET, GROCERY
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description.
1. Intended use. This commercial item description covers steel and plastic, lightweight, hand baskets for carrying food items or sundry products.
2. Classification. This commercial item description covers grocery hand baskets of the following types:
Type I - Steel Wire
Type II - Molded Plastic
3. Salient characteristics.
3.1 Design and construction. The hand baskets shall have two handles and shall nest with handles in down position for compact storage when not in use. The type I basket and handles shall be constructed of nickel chrome or zinc plated heavy gauge steel wire. The type I basket handle grips shall be covered with a rubber or plastic material. The type II basket shall be a grid design, one piece mold, and constructed from high density polyethylene. The type II handles shall be constructed of steel plated heavy gauge wire. The color of the type II basket shall be as specified (see 6.2).
3.2 Dimensions. The overall approximate dimensions of the type I basket shall be 20 inches long, 14 inches wide, and 10 inches deep and the type II basket shall be 16 inches long, 12 inches wide, and 9 inches deep.
4. Certification. The contractor shall certify that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of this description, conforms to the producer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices~ and is the same product sold in the commercial marketplace. 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.
5. Packaging. The hand baskets shall be packaged, packed, and marked in accordance with the domestic or overseas requirements of ASTM D 3951, as applicable.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distributions Unlimited.
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