A-A-982 Wheelbarrow, Contractors (S/S By A-A-3135)

A-A-982

May 20, 1982

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION

WHEELBARROWS, CONTRACTORS

The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this

Commercial Item Description in preference to type II, class 1 of Federal

Specification KKK-W-291.

This description covers general purpose contractor’s wheelbarrows. This description covers all types, classes, grades, or size of the commodity indicated by the title, or those which are commercially available, but is intended to cover the types normally produced to meet Federal requirements.

Salient characteristics:

Capacity- 4.0 cubic feet heaped minimum.

Tray material- Formed from minimum16 gauge (0.0598 inch nominal) sheet steel.

Top edge of tray- Reinforced either by beading or rolling.

Hardwood frame and handles.

Legs- Fabricated from steel channel or tubing, (as specified).

Wheel assembly- Pneumatic, semi-pneumatic, or all steel wheels, (as specified). Minimum 16-inch diameter tire.

Durability test- Wheelbarrows shall show no signs of permanent deformation or failure of any part when tested as follows: Fill tray heaped with dry sand and maintain throughout the following tests. Roll wheelbarrow of a 4-to-6-inch high raised platform onto a level concrete surface at a speed of 3 to 5 mph and repeat for a total of 10 times.

Workmanship. The finished wheelbarrow shall be free from burrs, sharp edges, rust or corrosion which affect safety and serviceability.

Regulatory requirements. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials in accordance with Public Law 94-580 to the maximum extent practicable.

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

Notes: Purchaser should specify types of legs and type of wheel in contract or ordering documents.