This contract is for the manufacture of a Penetrator Assembly designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I) material for a crucial Navy shipboard system, and it is a total small business set-aside. Material delivery must occur within 365 days after contract award, with certification data submissions due 20 days prior to delivery and weld procedure data due 120 days after award. The contractor must implement a quality system per ISO-9001, maintain full material traceability and certification, and perform required first article testing and inspections. A DO-rated priority under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System applies, and the contractor must comply with Buy American provisions and submit a small business subcontracting plan. Offerors will be evaluated on past performance, and the contract includes government quality assurance at the source of performance.

This opportunity is for a **Penetrator Assembly** used in a crucial shipboard system, designated as **SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I)** material due to the high risk of failure. The contract requires **First Article Testing** and delivery of the final material within **365 days** after the contract's effective date. Performance of services is not explicitly stated, but the contract involves government quality assurance at the contractor's source location. The material must be manufactured to specific NAVSEA drawings and specifications, with rigorous testing, certification, and traceability requirements. This is a **total small business set-aside** with a "DO" rated order for national defense.