A-A-52519 Scrappers \(Pigs\), Pipeline: Cleaning And Batching \(Metric\)This CID covers requirements for fluid-propelled cleaning and batching scrapers, hereinafter called ┬┐pigs┬┐, for all hydrocarbon pipelines. Cleaning pigs shall be capable of cleaning internal pipe deposits such as wax, paraffin, sludge, mud, and calcium. Batching pigs shall be capable of separating dissimilar fluids such as gasoline, kerosene or diesel and emptying pipelines. Pigs shall be available for 101.6 millimeter \(mm\) \(4-inch\), 152,4 mm \(6-inch\), 203.2 mm \(8-inch\), and 304.8 mm \(12-inch\) nominal size pipelines.

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3.5 Protective finish. The portions of the pigs normally painted shall be cleaned, treated, and

painted to provide protection against corrosion and deterioration. The protective finish must be

fully compatible with immersion in the hydrocarbon fluids used in the pipelines.

3.6 Identification and markings. Identification and markings of the pigs shall be permanent and

legible and shall include, as a minimum, the manufacturer's identification code (CAGE), the

contract number, the part or identification number (PIN) (see 7.2), and the national stock number

(NSN).

4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.

4.1 Regulatory requirements. 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 this CID and that the product

conforms to the producer's own drawings, specifications, workmanship standards, and quality

assurance practices. Items with known defects shall not be submitted for Government

acceptance. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to the

first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the

contract.

6. PACKAGING. Preservation, packaging, packing, labeling, and marking for the desired level

shall be as specified in the contract or order (see 7.2).

7. NOTES.

(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is

not mandatory.)

7.1 Addresses for obtaining copies of referenced documents.

7.1.1 Non-Government publications. Copies of ASTM A229 "Standard Specification for Steel

Wire, Oil-Tempered for Mechanical Springs" arc available from the American Society for

Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.