STEM
This opportunity is for a fixed-price contract to supply a "Stem, Item 12A" made of a specialized material (QQ-N-286) for a crucial shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I) material. The contractor must deliver the material within 365 days after the contract's effective date, with certification data due 20 days prior to that delivery. The work requires a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 and specific calibration standards, with government quality assurance performed at the contractor's source location. The material must be traceable to certification test reports, and all waivers or deviations require approval from the Contracting Officer. The contract is a "DO" rated order for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System.