This is a total small business set-aside for the manufacture of an Operating Rod, designated as Special Emphasis material for a crucial shipboard system, with final delivery required within 365 days after contract award. The contract requires compliance with strict quality and certification standards, including ISO-9001, and mandates that only sources with an acceptable Quality Control Manual are eligible for award. The material must be QQ-N-286, with no weld repair allowed, and specific testing, including Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests, must be performed by designated laboratories. The place of performance is not specified in the description, but Government Quality Assurance at source is required. No budget amount is specified.