ROD,OPERATING
This is a total small business set-aside contract for the manufacture of an Operating Rod, a Special Emphasis (Level I) material for a crucial shipboard system, with final delivery required within 365 days after the contract's effective date. The material must be made from QQ-N-286 alloy in accordance with specific Naval Sea Systems Command drawings, with no weld repair allowed, and requires strict traceability and certification. The contractor must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 and provide a certificate of compliance, with Government Quality Assurance performed at the source of performance. The contract includes a "DO" rated order for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). No budget amount or location for performance of services is specified.