MIL-PRF-87257B
6.2 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 section 2.2).
c. Quantity.
d. FAR Clause 52.223-3.
6.2.1 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 15.6°C.
6.2.2 List of qualified products
Products considered acceptable under this specification are listed in QPL-87257 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. Manufacturers are urged to arrange 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 qualifying activity responsible for the QPL is AFRL/MLBT, Bldg 654,
2941 Hobson Way, Rm 136, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7750. Information pertaining to
qualification of products may be obtained at (937) 255-7530, e-mail:
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 subject to immediate withdrawal from the QPL.
6.3.2
Requests for data
6.3.2.1 Data to accompany qualification samples
The qualifying activity will request that a Material Safety Data Sheet accompany the samples
(FED-STD-313, Material Safety Data, Transportation Data and Disposal Data for Hazardous
Materials Furnished to Government Activities, may be used as guidance). The qualifying activity
will also request a test report from the manufacturer or a commercial laboratory that contains
complete information about the source and type of base stock and additive materials used, the
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