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6.3 First article. When a first article inspection is required, the items should be a first article sample. The
first article should consist of two 1 inch by 12 inch strips of shim stock or as otherwise specified in the contract or
purchase order. The contracting officer should include specific instructions in acquisition documents regarding
arrangements for examinations, approval of first article test results, and disposition of first articles. Invitations for
bids should provide that the government reserves the right to waive the requirement for samples for first article
inspection to those bidders offering a product which has been previously acquired or tested by the Government, and
that bidders offering such products, who wish to rely on such production or test, must furnish evidence with the bid
that prior Government approval is presently appropriate for the pending contract.
6.4 Lateral dimensions available. Some of the typical lateral dimensions of shim stock available from
commercial stocks are shown in Table IV.
6.5 Subject Term (Keyword) Listing.
Shim
Shim Stock
Laminated
6.6 Changes from previous issue. Marginal notations are not used in this revision to identify changes with
respect to the previous issue due to the extensiveness of the changes.
Custodians:
Preparing Activity:
Army - MR
DLA-IS
Navy - AS
Review activities:
(Project 9535-0623)
Army - AR, EA, CR4, MI,
Navy - MC
DLA - CC
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