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This opportunity is for the manufacture of specialized aluminum containers requiring engineering source approval, with performance at the contractor's facility. A pre-award survey and post-award conference may be required for new manufacturers, and the contractor is responsible for all tooling and manufacturing aids. A First Article Test (FAT) is required, with one unit due 120 calendar days from contract award, and government testing costs are estimated at $15,000. The FAT will be conducted at designated government facilities in Lakehurst, NJ, and Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, with all shipment costs borne by the contractor. The contract includes a total small business set-aside and extends to August 27, 2026, to promote competition.