A-A-907 Candle, Illuminating 8 Hour

A-A-907

November 7, 1980

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION

CANDLE, ILLUMINATING 8 HOUR

The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this

Commercial Item Description in preference to Federal Specification

C-C-91

Salient characteristics:

Minimum burn time- 7-1/2 hours.

Length- from butt to shoulder not greater than 8-1/2 inches.

Diameter- 3/4 to 15/16 inches, cylindrical shape.

Color- white

No objectionable odor.

Dripless, when burned in a wind-free area.

Workmanship. The finished product shall be clean, free from dirt and foreign matter, unform, free of breaks and distortions. There shall be no defects which may affect serviceability, durability, or appearance.

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 item shall be packaged in accordance with normal commercial practice and packed to 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 National Motor Freight Classification and Uniform Freight Classification. Shipping container shall be marked as specified in the contract or order.