This is a total small business set-aside for the manufacture of a Tie Rod, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I) material for a crucial shipboard system, with delivery required within 365 days after contract award. The contract requires compliance with strict quality and certification standards, including ISO-9001, detailed material traceability, and submission of certification data at least 20 days before delivery. Performance of services is subject to Government Quality Assurance at the contractor’s source location, which cannot be changed without authorization. The contract carries a "DO" priority rating for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System.