A-A-1803 Boots, Safety (Mens High Top)

A-A-1803

May 12, 1981

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION

BOOTS, SAFETY

(MEN�S HIGH TOP)

The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description.

Salient characteristics:

These 8-inch high style safety boots shall have either full or corrected grain, chrome tanned or fully burnished leather uppers, full cushion insoles with arch supports, steel toe caps and either neoprene, nitrile or miragum (14 iron min.) oil-resistant heels and soles (STYLE A) or neoprene, nitrile or miragum (21 iron min.) cushion crepe oil-resistant heels and soles (STYLE B) with Goodyear welt construction. Unicor (FP1) only may use Process 82 string lasted molded construction. The boots shall meet the general requirements for class 75 in ANSI Standard Z41.1 for safety footwear. Each boot shall be labeled with the size, width, and component material in accordance with normal commercial practice.

The boots shall be available in the following types in either black or browns:

Type 1- plain toe	Type II- moc toe
Style A- regular heels and soles	Style A- regular heels and soles
Style B- cushion crepe heels and soles	Style B- cushion crepe heels and soles

Depending on the contractor, Unicor or Industry, the boots shall be available in the following (5-14) and half (5-11) sizes and widths.

UNICOR		INDUSTRY
WIDTH	SIZE	WIDTH	SIZE
N (A,B)	5-12, 13, 14	A, B	8-12, 13, 14
R (C,D)	5-12, 13, 14	C, D, E	7-12, 13, 14
W (E, EE)	5-12, 13, 14	EE, EEE	6-12, 13, 14

Workmanship. The boots shall be free of holes, cuts, loose threads, etc. or any other defects that would affect the comfort and/or wearability of the footwear.

The issue of the ANSI standard in effect on the date of the solicitation shall be used to determine compliance with these 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 sold 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.

Regulatory requirements. The manufacturer shall utilize recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable.

Packaging, packing, and marking. Packaging, packing, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.

Note: Purchaser should specify type, style, color and size in the contract or order.

ANSI standards are available from American National Standards Institute, Inc., 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.

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