This is a total small business set-aside for the manufacture of a Stem, Needle Valve, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I) material for a crucial shipboard system, with delivery required 365 days after contract award. The contractor must provide and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001, with specific calibration system requirements, and submit a Certificate of Compliance and detailed material certifications. Stringent traceability, certification, and inspection requirements apply, including quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, with all certification data due 20 days before scheduled delivery. The place of performance is subject to Government Quality Assurance at source, and the contractor must have an acceptable Quality Control Manual on file for award eligibility. The contract carries a DO-rated priority for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System.

This opportunity is for the manufacture and supply of a Stem, Needle Valve, designated as Special Emphasis (Level I) material for a crucial shipboard system, with delivery required 365 days after contract award. 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 with government quality assurance at the source. Offerors must have an acceptable Quality Control Manual on file and submit Certification Data CDRLs at least 20 days before delivery, with government review taking 30 working days. The contractor must maintain a quality system per ISO-9001, provide material traceability and certifications, and comply with detailed inspection, welding, and configuration control requirements. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable at no extra cost to the government.