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This is a manufacturing contract for specialized aluminum containers, requiring production in strict accordance with a specific drawing package. A First Article Test (FAT) is mandatory for new manufacturers, with the government's testing cost estimated at $10,000, which will be added to the offeror's price. The contractor is responsible for all costs related to the FAT, including shipping samples to and from the government's test facility. Performance is tied to the Naval Inventory Control Point in Philadelphia, PA, for approvals and serial number assignment. The contractor must provide all necessary tooling and is subject to stringent welding, cleaning, and quality assurance procedures.