This opportunity is a total small business set-aside for the manufacture of a "Stem Retaining Nut" designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for a crucial shipboard system, with performance likely at the contractor's facility. The material must be ASTM-B150 Alloy C63200 and requires quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, with certifications for non-destructive tests on welds. The contractor must maintain a quality system per ISO-9001, with calibration per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3, and submit a certificate of compliance. Final delivery of material is due 365 days after the effective date of the resulting contract, with certification data due 20 days prior. The contract will be a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System.

This opportunity is for a **Special Emphasis (Level I)** material used in a crucial shipboard system, where failure could cause serious injury or loss of life. The contract is a **total small business set-aside** requiring a quality system per ISO-9001, with strict material traceability, certification, and inspection requirements. Performance is at the contractor’s facility, with Government quality assurance at source, and final delivery of material is due **365 days after the effective date of the contract**. The contractor must submit Certification Data CDRLs at least **20 days before scheduled delivery**, with Government review and acceptance within **6 working days** of receipt. No budget amount is specified.