MIL-DTL-2710C
6. NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful,
but is not mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. The detachable links covered by this specification are intended for use
in anchor chain connecting applications, and connecting other chain appendages as necessary.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:
a. Title, number, and date of this specification.
b. Type, class, and size of detachable link required (see 1.2).
c. Hairpin, if required (see 1.3, 3.2.4, 3.12, 4.2.1, table V, table VI, 4.3.1.1, 4.3.1.5,
and 4.4.1).
d. First article inspection, if required (see 3.1).
e. AQL (see 4.3.1).
f. Identification number, location, and type of identification (see 3.16).
g. 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 a preproduction sample, a
first article sample, a first production item, a sample selected from the first production items, or a
standard production item from the contractor's current inventory (see 3.1); and the number of
items to be tested as specified in 4.2.1. The contracting officer should also include specific
instructions in acquisition documents regarding arrangements for examinations, approval of first
article test results, and disposition of first articles. Preparation of first article reports should
conform to MIL-HDBK-831, "Preparation of Test Reports". Invitations for bids should provide
that the Government reserves the right to waive the requirement for samples 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. Bidders should not submit alternate bids unless specifically requested
to do so in the solicitation.
6.4 Hardness testing. Although Brinell scale hardness testing has been specified
throughout this document, users may employ government-approved alternate methods of
hardness testing in sole accordance with ASTM A370. For consistency, all non-Brinell hardness
scale measurements should be converted to direct equivalent Brinell scale values.
6.5 Caution. Caution should be taken during cleaning and coating processes as
described in 3.17. The contractor is responsible for the safe reutilization and disposal of all
materials generated by this process in accordance with ASTM A380, "Standard Practice for
Cleaning, Descaling, and Passivation of Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and Systems".
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