This opportunity is for the manufacture of aluminum container shells, requiring Engineering Source Approval from the design activity. A pre-award survey and post-award conference may be required for new manufacturers, and the contractor must bear all costs for First Article Testing, including shipment. The estimated government cost for First Article Testing is $10,000, with the first article due 120 calendar days from contract award and government notification of approval within 120 days of receipt. All work must be performed at the same facility as the First Article, and the contract includes a total small business set-aside. The location for performance of services is not specified.

This opportunity is for the acquisition of 16 units of a specific part (NSN 6K-8145-014510118-SY), with delivery required FOB origin. The part requires engineering source approval from the design control activity to maintain quality, and only approved sources with unique design capability and data rights are eligible. An alternate source must qualify through procedures approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. No specific submission timeline or budget amount is provided. The location for performance of services is not specified.