NUT,UNION
This opportunity is for a fixed-price contract to supply a special emphasis material—a 3/8-inch Union Nut—for a crucial Navy shipboard system, with final delivery required within 365 days after the contract's effective date. The contract is a total small business set-aside with a DO-rated priority for national defense, and performance will be at the contractor's facility, subject to government source inspection. The contractor must maintain a quality system per ISO-9001, provide extensive material traceability and certifications, and submit required data items (e.g., inspection plans, test certifications) at least 20 days before delivery. The material must comply with NAVSHIPS drawing 1385884 and specification QQ-N-281, Class B, with specific requirements for thread inspection, welding procedures, and mercury-free content. The contract includes a one-year warranty on supplies and mandates compliance with the Buy American and Free Trade Agreements.