This is a procurement for copper-nickel alloy rod (C71500) meeting MIL-C-15726 specifications for a crucial Navy shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material requiring stringent quality controls. The contractor must provide and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and submit detailed inspection plans and certificates of compliance. The contract includes a one-year warranty from the date of delivery and allows for a -10% variation in quantity. Performance will involve significant quality assurance procedures, including Government inspection at destination, and the requirement is issued under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as a rated order.