ROD,OPERATING
This is a U.S. Navy procurement for a SPECIAL EMPHASIS "Operating Rod" for a crucial shipboard system, requiring certification to strict quality and material standards. The final delivery of material must occur on or before 365 days after the effective date of the contract, with certification data due 20 days prior to that delivery. The contract is a "DO" rated priority order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. The supplier must provide and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 and other specified standards, with Government Quality Assurance performed at the source. Specific material testing must be performed by one of several listed laboratories.