20--TILE
This is a firm-fixed-price contract for the manufacture and delivery of 1,417 "DURA 13" acoustic tiles for the U.S. Navy, with a required delivery time of 540 days after award. The work involves classified specifications, requiring the contractor to possess a valid U.S. Security Clearance of CONFIDENTIAL or higher and to have a facility in Philadelphia, PA, for technical coordination. The government has identified two approved sources for the material, and new suppliers must undergo a lengthy qualification process. The contractor must provide a Certificate of Conformance with each tile and maintain an inspection system compliant with specified military standards.