This opportunity is a total small business set-aside for the manufacture of a critical shipboard component, specifically a "Stem, Piece 8," made from a specialized nickel-copper alloy (QQ-N-286). The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I) due to its use in crucial shipboard systems where failure could result in serious injury or loss of life. The contractor must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 and strict material traceability and certification requirements, with final delivery of material required within 365 days after the contract's effective date. Performance of services is at the contractor's facility, subject to government source inspection, and the contract will carry a "DO" priority rating for national defense.