This is a U.S. Navy procurement for a "Union Nut," a SPECIAL EMPHASIS material designated as Level I/SUBSAFE, where failure could result in serious injury, loss of life, or loss of a ship. The final delivery of material is required on or before 365 days after the effective date of the resulting contract. The work involves strict quality assurance, including a required ISO-9001 quality system, detailed material traceability, and certifications, with Government Quality Assurance to be performed at the source. The order is a "DO" rated priority under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).