This is a solicitation for the manufacture of aluminum containers according to a specific technical drawing. The work requires strict adherence to detailed welding, cleaning, finishing, and quality assurance procedures, including a mandatory First Article Test. The First Article must be delivered to a government test facility in Lakehurst or Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, within 120 calendar days of contract award. The government estimates the cost for this first article testing to be $15,000, which will be added to the offeror's price. The contractor bears all costs for the First Article Test, including shipment and potential additional tests if the initial article is disapproved.

This is a solicitation for the manufacture of aluminum containers according to a specific technical drawing, with a strong emphasis on welding and quality control procedures. The work requires a First Article Test, with the contractor bearing all costs for shipping samples to and from the designated government test facilities in Lakehurst, NJ and Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. The estimated cost for this government-conducted First Article testing is $15,000.00, which will be added to the offeror's price for evaluation. New manufacturers may require a pre-award survey and all contractors are responsible for providing their own manufacturing tooling and equipment. The container requires specific finishes, serialization, and a 100% production leak test involving an 18-inch drop.

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a procurement for 28 units of a flight-critical part that requires Government source approval prior to contract award. Only previously approved sources have been solicited, and the approval process for a new source is typically too lengthy to delay an award. Unapproved sources must submit a detailed source approval request with their proposal, following specific NAVSUP WSS brochures. The delivery terms are FOB Origin. Offers that do not include the complete source approval data will not be considered.