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6. NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is not
mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. Connectors and contacts covered by this specification are intended for use in
airborne, ground support, and shipboard electrical and electronic equipment.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:
a. Title, number, and date of this specification.
b. Packaging requirements (see 5.1).
c.
Title, number, and date of the applicable specification sheet and the complete PIN (see 3.1).
d. Quantity of units per package, if other than one.
6.2.1 Removable contacts. Removable contacts are available for separate acquisition through
specification sheets of this document (see 3.1).
6.3 First article. When first article inspection is required, the contracting officer should provide the
specific guidance to offerors whether the items(s) should be a preproduction sample, a first article sample,
a standard production item from the contractor's current inventory (see 4.5), and the number of items to be
tested as specified in 4.5.1.1 or 4.5.1.3 as applicable. The contracting officer should also 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. Bidders should not submit
alternate bids unless specifically requested to do so in the solicitation.
6.4 Definitions. For purposes of this specification, the following definitions apply:
6.4.1 Connector assembly. A complete connector assembly consists of a mated plug and receptacle.
6.4.2 Receptacle. A connector receptacle is that portion of the connector assembly which is normally
"fixed" that is rigidly attached to a supporting surface.
6.4.3 Plug. A connector plug is that portion of the connector assembly, which is normally "removable".
6.5 Patent notice. Patent No. 3,248,686 owned by Elco Corporation. The Government has a royalty-
free license under the above patent for the benefit of manufacturers of the items called for in this
specification, either for the Government or for use in equipment to be delivered to the Government.
6.5.1 Copyright notice. Any portions of this specification and related documents, which may be covered
by copyrights owned by Elco Corporation, are reprinted with the express permission of said copyright
owner.
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