The mower shall have either an Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) label or meet all applicable requirements of ANSI-B71.1 Safety Specifications for Power Lawn Mowers, Lawn and Garden Tractors, and Lawn Tractors, latest revisions, when tested by an independent testing laboratory acceptable to the Government.
Where referenced requirements are in conflict with this commercial item description, the requirements herein specified shall govern.
Workmanship. The mower shall be free from defects such as fractures, splits, punctures, dents, rust deterioration or malformations, sharp edges, burrs and slivers. Finish shall consist of a durable rust-proof, weather proof coating of lacquer, enamel or equal. The issues of ANSI and SAE Standards in effect on the date of the solicitation shall be used to determine compliance with stated requirements.
Certification. The contractor shall certify that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of this description, and that the product conforms to the producer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices and is the same product offered for sale in the commercial marketplace. 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.
Recovered materials. The manufacturer shall utilize recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable. Packaging, packing, and marking. The packaging and packing shall be in accordance with normal commercial practice and shall assure acceptance by common carrier and provide product protection against loss and damage during multiple shipments, handling, and storage. The shipping container shall be in compliance with the National Motor Freight Classification and Uniform Freight Classification. Marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.
ANSI Sandards are available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc., 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.
SAE Standards are available from the Society of Automotive Engineers, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096.
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