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3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS.
3.1 Description. Panels covered by this commercial item description shall conform to the
requirements of the applicable product standards as specified for Type A, Type B, or Type C
panels.
3.2 Species. The species, species group, number of plies, sanding, exposure capability, span
rating, core construction, grade, dimensions, and quantity as applicable shall be as specified and in
accordance with the applicable product standard (see notes).
3.3 Preservative or fire-treated panels. Preservative or fire-retardant treated panels shall be
treated in accordance with the requirements of the American Wood Protection Association (AWPA)
standard T1 or MIL-L-19140 as specified (see notes).
3.4 Panel marking and/or certification. All panels shall be marked and/or certified as required by
the applicable standard.
3.5 Workmanship. Panel shall have no defects which affect its use, appearance, or serviceability.
3.6 Metric products. Products manufactured to metric dimensions will be considered on an equal
basis with those manufactured using inch-pound units, provided they fall within specified tolerances
using conversion tables contained in the latest revision of ASTM SI 10, and all other requirements
of this commercial item description are met. If a product is manufactured to metric dimensions and
those dimensions exceed the tolerances specified in the inch-pound units, a request should be
made to the contracting officer to determine if the product is acceptable.
4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered
materials to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with paragraph 23.403 of the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
5. PRODUCT CONFORMANCE.
5.1 Product conformance. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this
commercial item description, conform to the producer's own drawings, specifications, standards,
and quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial
market. The government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.
6. PACKAGING. Preservation, packing, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.
7. NOTES.
7.1 Typical uses:
7.1.1 Type A Conventional laminated veneer panels have many uses including furniture,
concrete forms, boats, containers, flooring, siding, sheathing, and general construction. Care
should be taken by the ordering activity to specify plywood grades commensurate with their
intended end-use.
7.1.2 Type B - Panels are primarily intended for such uses as subflooring, roof/wall sheathing, and
siding. Panels may also be suitable for use as containers. They may be made from wood veneers
(not necessarily in accordance with PS 1) or reconstituted wood, e.g., oriented strand board (OSB)
and may generally be substituted for Type A panels for these uses often at a lower price (see
ordering data).
7.1.3 Type C Panels are primarily intended for use as decorative wall panels or stock panels for
furniture.
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