52.223-9007 Permission for Mercury (DLA Maritime-Norfolk) (JUN 2011) - DLAD.

As prescribed in 23.303-93, insert the following clause in full text:

PERMISSION FOR MERCURY

(DLA MARITIME-NORFOLK) (JUN 2011) - DLAD

(a)  Supplies furnished under this contract will contain mercury or mercury compounds. Each item of such supplies shall be provided with appropriate identification as specified herein. In addition to the shipping container labeling required by the U.S. Department of Transportation, identification shall be applied to unit containers, intermediate containers, and shipping containers. Individual unit identification is not required for individual repair or replacement parts when the size of such parts causes labeling to be impractical.

(b)  Supplies furnished under this contract shall be in compliance with the following unless otherwise approved by the Government:

(1)  All mercury or mercury compounds shall be potted or otherwise sealed and secured to prevent contamination of the atmosphere or other material or equipment.

(2)  Mercury-bearing devices must be contained within a double boundary of confinement; i.e., primary and secondary seals or barriers, the secondary to prevent contamination in event of rupture of the primary.

(c)  External surfaces of supplies furnished under this contract shall not be contaminated by mercury or mercury compounds.

(d)  The requirements of this clause shall be included in all subcontracts hereunder.

(e)  Technical questions pertaining to the requirements of this clause shall be referred to the Contracting Officer via the Government inspector or representative.

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