SHIPPING AND STORAG
This is a solicitation for the manufacture of aluminum container shells according to a specific drawing package, requiring engineering source approval from DLA Aviation Philadelphia for new manufacturers. The contract mandates a First Article Test, with the government's testing cost estimated at $10,000 added to the offeror's price, and the contractor bears all costs for shipping samples to and from the test facility. Performance and key contacts, including for test location arrangements, are centered on Naval Inventory Control Point (NAVICP) in Philadelphia. The work involves strict welding, cleaning, and quality assurance procedures, and the contractor must provide all necessary manufacturing equipment.