TAILPIECE,UNION
This is a total small business set-aside for the manufacture of a Special Emphasis (Level I) Straight Tailpiece component for a crucial Navy shipboard system, with final delivery required within 365 days after contract award. The contract requires compliance with extensive quality, welding, and radiography standards, including ISO-9001 or MIL-I-45208, and mandates submission of certification data at least 20 days before scheduled delivery. Performance of services is not explicitly tied to a single location, but Government Quality Assurance will be performed at the contractor's facility, which cannot be changed without authorization. The material is designated as critical, with a high probability of failure that could result in serious injury or loss of life if incorrect or defective. The contract will be issued under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System with a "DO" rating for national defense use.