COVER,ACCESS
This is a total small business set-aside contract for the manufacture of a Special Emphasis (Level I) Access Cover (Suction) for a 4-inch Combination Hull and Backup Ball Valve, used in a crucial shipboard system. The required delivery schedule is 720 days, and the work involves compliance with strict military specifications, including welding, radiography, and hydrostatic testing, with a one-year warranty from delivery. The contractor must possess a valid U.S. Security Clearance of CONFIDENTIAL or higher to access classified drawings, and performance of Government Quality Assurance will be at the source location. The material must be made from ASTM-B369 Alloy UNS C96400, and all internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed. The contract is DO-rated for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System.