20--SMALL MIDDLE TILE
This is a solicitation for the manufacture of a "Small Middle Tile," a classified component for towed array covers, requiring a U.S. security clearance of Confidential or higher. The performance location is not specified, but First Article Testing must be conducted at the contractor's expense at a government facility in Philadelphia, PA. The evaluation criteria include past performance, and the government retains an option to order up to 100% additional quantity for 180 days after order receipt at the same price. The contract is set aside for small businesses, and the government has identified three approved sources for the material.