A-A-1808 Flatware, Silverplated And Stainless SteelThis commercial item description (CID) covers both silverplated and stainless steel flatware equal in quality to a grade known within the industry as "high-quality hotel and restaurant" flatware. The design of the flatware is commercially known as the "Kings" pattern, and shall be the manufacturer's current, standard commercial product, except for changes necessary to comply with this CID. The items covered by this CID are intended for use in officers' and executives' messes and dining rooms.

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Regulatory requirements. In accordance with section 23.403 of the

Federal Acquisition Regulations, the Governments policy is to acquire items composed of the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable, consistent with maintaining a satisfactory level of competition without adversely affecting performance requirements or exposing suppliers’ employees to undue hazards from the recovered materials.

Preservation, packaging, packing, labeling and marking (Civil Agencies). The preservation, packaging, packing, labeling, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.

Packaging for Department of Defense Procurements.

Commercial packaging. Each flatware item shall be packaged in accordance with commercial practice.

Commercial packing. Flatware items shall be packed in a manner to insure carrier acceptance and safe delivery at destination at the lowest transportation rate for such supplies. Containers shall comply with Uniform Freight Classification, as applicable.

Export packaging. Each flatware item shall be preserved in a polyethylene bag. Fork tines and knife blades shall be covered to avoid punctures. Twelve identical items shall be packaged in a paperboard box conforming to PPP-B-566. Closure shall be in accordance with PPP-B-566.

Export packing. Only one type of flatware item shall be packed in a fiberboard box conforming to style RSC, type SF, class weather-resistant grade V2S of PPP-B-636. Each box shall be closed, waterproofed, and reinforced in accordance with PPP-B-636.

Unit loads (commercial and export). When applicable, flatware items shall be palletized in accordance with MIL-STD-147.

Markinq of interior boxes and shippinq containers (commercial and export). Commercial marking is acceptable provided the following information is included:

1/ Interior boxes do not require this information.