A-A-50557 Primer, Water-Borne, Acrylic or Modified Acrylic, for Metal Surfaces No S/S DocumentThis commercial item description covers a waterborne primer, acrylic or modified acrylic, suitable for use on exterior or interior metal surfaces. The primer is intended for use on properly prepared exterior and interior metal surfaces in non-marine environments including those where Volatile Organic Compound VOC emissions are controlled by air quality regulations as described below. The primer is intended to be used over bare metal with two coats of a waterborne topcoat, or over previously painted surfaces with one coat of topcoat. The primer should only be applied at temperatures between 50 degrees F 10 degrees C and 100 degrees F 38 degrees C and a relative humidity no higher than 85 percent.

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opposed to virgin raw materials.  Unless otherwise specified, none of the above shall be interpreted to mean that the use of used or rebuilt products are allowed under this commercial item description.

5.  QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS.

5.1  Contractor certification.  The contractor shall certify and maintain substantiating evidence that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of the commercial item description.  The product must conform to the producer's own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices.  The product must be offered for sale in the commercial marketplace by a nationally recognized brand found in standard vendor catalogs.  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.

6.  PACKAGING.  Preservation, packing, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.

7.  NOTES.

7.1  Part Identification Number (PIN).  The following part identification numbering procedure is for government purposes and does not constitute a requirement for the contractor.  The PIN used for units acquired to this description will be assigned as follows:

AA50557  - X - XXXXX

FED-STD-595 color number

Size:    G = 1 gallon pail

P = 5 gallon pail

D = 55 gallon drum

Commercial Item Desription number

7.2  Ordering data.  Acquisition documents should specify the following:

a.  Title, number, and date of this specification. b.  Color required. (see 2, 3.4.2)

c.  If proof of conformance to Commercial Item Description is required prior to first delivery.  (see 5.1)

d.  Packaging, packing and marking required. (see 6)

7.3  Source of documents.

7.3.1  ASTM Standards are available from American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr

Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.

7.3.2  Contact the contracting officer for a copy of paragraph 23.403 of the FAR.

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