MIL-PRF-27601C
6.2 Ordering data.
6.2.1 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:
a. Title, number, and date of this specification.
b. Issue of DoDISS to be cited in the solicitation, and if required, the specific issue of individual documents
referenced (see 2.1.1 and 2.2).
c. Type and size of containers (see 5.1).
d. Quantity.
e. Selection of applicable levels of packaging and packing with requirements in detail (see 5.1).
f. FAR Clause 52.223-3.
6.2.2 Basis of purchase. The fluid covered by this specification should be purchased by volume, the unit being a
U.S. gallon of 231 cubic inches at 15°C.
6.2.3 List of qualified products. Products considered acceptable under this specification are listed in QPL-27601
and subsequent revisions thereto.
6.3 Qualification. With respect to products requiring qualification, awards will be made only for such products as
have, prior to the time set for opening of bids, been tested and approved for inclusion into the applicable QPL
whether or not such products have actually been so listed by that date. The attention of the suppliers is called to
this requirement, and manufacturers are urged to have the products that they propose to offer to the Federal
government tested for qualification in order that they may be eligible to be awarded contracts or orders for the
products covered by this specification. The activity responsible for the QPL is AFRL/MLSE Bldg 652, 2179
Twelfth St , Room 122, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7718, and information pertaining to qualification of
products may be obtained from that activity.
6.3.1 Qualification information. It is understood that the material furnished under this specification subsequent
to final approval will be of the same composition and will be equal to products upon which approval was originally
granted. In the event that the fluid furnished under contract is found to deviate from the composition of the
approval product, or that the product fails to perform satisfactorily, approval of such products will be subjected to
immediate withdrawal from the QPL.
6.3.2 Data to accompany qualification samples. The samples will be accompanied by a test report from the
manufacturer or a commercial laboratory containing complete information as to the following: source and type of
base stock and additive materials used, the formulation and composition of the finished fluid and laboratory data
showing quantitative results of all tests required by this specification except storage stability. Separate
qualification inspections will be required for each base stock used. Submission of the material safety data sheet is a
requirement. One copy of the material safety data sheet will be sent with each sample submitted for test. The
samples, material safety data sheets and reports will be forwarded to the Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials
Directorate, System Support Division (AFRL/MLSE), 2179 Twelfth St ,Room 122, Wright-Patterson AFB OH
45433-7718. The samples will be plainly identified by securely attached durable tags or labels marked with the
following information:
Sample for Qualification Inspection
HYDRAULIC FLUID, FIRE RESISTANT, SYNTHETIC HYDROCARBON BASE, HIGH
TEMPERATURE, FLIGHT VEHICLE, METRIC
Name of ingredient (for ingredient material)
Name of manufacturer
Product code number
Date of manufacture
Submitted by (name) and (date) for qualification inspection in accordance with the requirements
of MIL-PRF-27601 under authorization of (reference authorizing letter) (see 6.3).
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