A-A-51633 Dispenser, Sensitivity DiscsThis commercial item description covers a twelve (12) place dispenser for BBL brand sensitivity discs, for use in bacteriological sensitivity testing by the Kirby Bauer method.

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A-A-51633A

Shall have twelve (12) numbered cartridge holes that are spaced 33 mm apart between disc centers.

Shall be designed to simultaneously dispense 12 paper discs from a preset height, and with self-tamping (ie. Without the need for follow-up manual tamping), onto an agar surface. The dispensing shall e the result of a plunger type dispensing action.

Shall be supplied with a moisture tight storage case and desiccant.

Shall be supplied with instructions.

Workmanship. The dispenser shall be free from defects which may detract from its appearance or impair its serviceability.

Unit. Each (EA). One dispenser, as specified, constitutes one unit.

Quality Assurance Provisions.

Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contact or purchase order, the contractor may use his own or any facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.

Records. Records of examinations and tests performed by or for the contractor shall be maintained by the contractor and made available to the Government upon the Government’s request, at any time, or from time to time, during the performance of the contract and for a period of three years after delivery of the supplies to which such records relate.