This is a contract for the manufacture of a critical shipboard gear and pinion assembly, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material where failure could result in serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. The work requires a comprehensive, documented quality system (e.g., ISO-9001 or MIL-I-45208) and involves strict government source inspection, detailed traceability, and certification procedures. A proposed delivery schedule indicates final delivery of material is targeted for 210 days after award. The performance location is not specified, and no budget amount is listed.

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a 100% small business set-aside acquisition for one unit of a specific item. The delivery location is Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. The exact type of small business set-aside (e.g., HUBZone, SDVOSB) will be specified in the solicitation. Specifications and standards can be obtained from the DoD Single Stock Point in Philadelphia, PA, or online via the ASSIST database.

This is a contract for the manufacture of a critical shipboard gear and pinion assembly, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material where failure could result in serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. The final delivery of material is required within 210 days, with certification data due 20 days prior and a 6-working-day government review period. Performance requires a robust, documented quality system (e.g., ISO-9001 or MIL-I-45208) and involves extensive government quality assurance, including source inspection and strict configuration, traceability, and certification controls. The work is set aside for small businesses.