SHIPPING AND STORAG
This is a solicitation for the manufacture of aluminum containers according to a specific drawing package, requiring engineering source approval from DLA Aviation Philadelphia for new manufacturers. The contract mandates a First Article Test (FAT) with an estimated government testing cost of $10,000 added to the offeror's price, and the test sample must be delivered to a government facility in Lakehurst or Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey within 120 calendar days from contract award. A pre-award survey and post-award conference may be required, and the contractor is solely responsible for all necessary manufacturing equipment and tooling. The work involves strict welding, cleaning, and quality assurance procedures, and each container must be marked with a Unique Identification (UID).