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3.7 Suction and Discharge Ports. All suction and discharge connections above 2 inches (50mm) nominal pipe size shall be integral with the casing and shall be flanged, faced and drilled in accordance with ASME B 16.1, class 125 cast iron flanges. Suction and discharge connections 2 inches (50mm) and less nominal pipe size shall be threaded with ASME B 1.2 taper pipe threads. Any reducers required to complete connections shall be in accordance with ASME B 16.5 with sizes as specified (see 7.2).

3.8 Metric products. Products manufactured to metric dimensions will be considered on an equal basis with those manufactured using inch-pound units, provided they fall within specified tolerances using conversion tables contained in the latest version of FED-STD-376, and all other requirements of this CID are met. If a product is manufactured to metric dimensions and these dimensions exceed the tolerances specified in the inch-pound units, a request should be made to CID preparing activity for changes to this document.

4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Recovered Materials. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with paragraph 23.403 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

5. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS.

5.1 Contractor certification. The contractor shall certify and maintain substantiating evidence that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of the CID, and that the product conforms to the producer's own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and is the same product offered for sale 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.

6. PACKAGING. Preservation, packing, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or order (see 7.2).