This is a U.S. Navy procurement for nickel-copper alloy tubing, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for a crucial shipboard system where failure could result in serious injury or loss. The contractor must supply seamless tubing meeting MIL-T-1368 specifications, with stringent quality assurance, traceability, and certification requirements, including compliance with ISO-9001 or MIL-I-45208. The contract includes an option for the government to increase the quantity within 365 days of award, and evaluation for award will be based on best value to the government, with price as a secondary factor. The place of performance for government quality assurance is at the destination and cannot be changed without authorization.