1. SCOPE.

• 1.1 Scope. This Medical Procurement Item Description covers a clear plastic mortuary bag used as a lining for the human remains pouch.

2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS.

• 2.1 Material. The bags shall be constructed from polyethylene conforming to type II, grade A, finish 1, of Commercial Item Description A-A-3174. Polyethylene shall be natural color (colorless) and transparent, and shall be clean and free of extraneous matter.
• 2.2 Dimensions. The bags shall be of a flat type design with nominal dimensions of 36 inches wide (+/- 1 inch) by 90 inches long (+/- 1 inch). Bags shall be full gage 4 mil thickness.
• 2.3 Construction.
• 2.3.1 The bags shall be constructed from polyethylene sheets and shall be a tubular design (i.e., no side seams) with a firmly sealed bottom seam.
• 2.3.2 The bags shall have no gussets. Individual flat bags of tubular design shall have a flush cut at the open end (i.e., no lip required).
• 2.3.3 The bags shall be furnished with one bottom seam. The bottom seam shall be firmly and continuously sealed by any appropriate sealer, i.e., electronic, thermal impulse, jaw, rotary, or band type sealers.
• 2.3.4 The open end of the bag (i.e., top) shall be capable of being closed by heat-sealing.
• 2.4 Workmanship. The plastic mortuary bag shall be free from defects which detract from its appearance or impair its serviceability.

3. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.

• 3.1 Recovered materials. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 23.403 to the maximum extent practical.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS.

• 4.1 Product Conformance. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this Medical Procurement 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.

5. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY.

• 5.1 Preservation. Preservation shall be military.
• 5.1.0 Unit. Box (BX). Bags shall be neatly folded. One box containing 50 folded bags, as specified, constitutes one unit. Bags may be folded in small groups of 10 bags per group to make up the unit package of 50 bags.
• 5.1.1 Unit container. Unit container shall be a box conforming to ASTM D 5118, style RSC, type CF, class domestic, variety SW, grade 200. Closure shall be as specified in ASTM D 1974, closure method 1E.
• 5.2 Packing. Packing shall be level A or B, as specified in the contract or order.
• 5.2.1 Level A. Each unit, packaged as specified in 5.1.1, shall be overpacked in a snug-fitting exterior container designed for a type 2 load and conforming to ASTM D 5118, class weather-resistant. Closure shall be as specified in ASTM D 1974, closure method 1D. Exterior container shall be water-resistant as specified in ASTM D 1974. 5.2.2 Level B. Each unit, packaged as specified in 5.1.1, shall require no further overpacking. 5.1.1.3 Unitization. Material shall be unitized as specified in the contract or order. 5.2 Marking.
• 5.2.1 Unit, exterior (shipping) container and unitized load. Each unit, exterior (shipping) container and unitized load shall be marked as specified in Medical Marking Standard No. 1.