FED-STD-141 Paint, Varnish, Lacquer And Related Materials: Methods Of Inspection, Sampling And TestingThis standard elaborates the methods used to determine the physical and chemical properties of paint, varnish, lacquer, and related materials. The purpose of this standard is to establish standardized testing methodologies and to eliminate unnecessary or undesirable variations in test results when evaluating a product??s adherence to specification requirements. If any variation or modification of the methods established in this standard is required by any specification, the procedures listed in the specification will take precedence. Any conflict between this standard and any particular specification will be resolved in favor of the specification.

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METHOD 1031.1

March 22, 2001

CONTRACTOR INSPECTION RESPONSIBILITY

1. SCOPE.

1.1 Scope. This method covers the requirements for contractor inspection responsibility.

2. APPARATUS. Not applicable.

3. REAGENTS. Not applicable.

4. REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Quality control provisions.

4.1.1 Inspection and testing. The contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection

and testing requirements as specified in the specification for the commodity. Except as otherwise

specified, the contractor shall utilize his own or any other inspection and testing facilities and

services acceptable to the Government. Records of the examination and tests shall be kept complete

and available to the Government. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the

inspection and testing set forth in the specification and contractual documents where such is

deemed necessary to ensure that supplies conform to prescribed requirements

4.1.2 Quality control system. The contractor shall maintain an effective quality control system.

This system shall provide for adequate controls of quality throughout all areas of contract

performance. Descriptive procedures shall be provided and maintained to illustrate the entire

process of receipt and handling of ingredient materials, and the manufacture, inspection, testing,

packaging, packing, marking, and shipping of finished product. The contractor shall provide for or

maintain at least a minimum of accurate laboratory testing equipment in satisfactory operating

condition sufficient to perform the required acceptance tests and to ensure that the products

conform to contract requirements.

4.2. Extent of testing.

4.2.1 Over 250 gallons or 2,000 pounds, as applicable (see 6.1). The contractor shall have all

acceptance tests made as required by the specification and the contract and shall submit the

laboratory test report when the contract or order provides for more than 250 gallons or 2,000

pounds of one material. When the contractor has a past history of good quality control as

determined by the Government quality control activity:

a. With 90 percent of the quantity completely conforming to specification requirements;

b. With the 10 percent of the quantity nonconforming having only minor discrepancies with no

gross divergence from specification requirements;

c. With reasonable conformity with Government test results;

FED. TEST METHOD STD. 141D