BAR,METAL
This is a U.S. Navy solicitation for the supply of SPECIAL EMPHASIS material—specifically, alloy steel bolting—for use in a crucial shipboard system, where failure could result in serious injury or loss of the ship. The contract is a total small business set-aside, and the material must meet strict requirements under ASTM-A193 and ASTM-A962, including magnetic particle inspection and full material traceability. The contractor must maintain a quality system per ISO-9001, with Government quality assurance performed at the destination. A one-year warranty from the date of delivery is required, and the contract is rated DO for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. Performance location is not specified in the description.