This is a total small business set-aside contract for the manufacture of a plastic, vacuum-formed container, requiring engineering source approval from the Naval Air Systems Command. The contractor must bear all costs for first article testing, including shipment, with a government-estimated testing cost of $12,000, and delivery of the first article is required within 120 calendar days of contract award. Performance of services is not specified, but the item is managed by DLA Weapons Support Philadelphia. The contract includes extensive quality, welding, and inspection requirements, with a pre-award survey and post-award conference potentially required for new manufacturers. The solicitation has been extended to August 31, 2026, to promote competition.

This opportunity is for the manufacture of a plastic, vacuum-formed container shell, with performance at the contractor’s facility. The contract is a total small business set-aside, and the item requires engineering source approval from the design activity. A pre-award survey and post-award conference may be required for new manufacturers, and a first article test (FAT) is required, with the first article due 120 calendar days from contract award and government notification of approval within 120 days of receipt. The estimated government cost for first article testing is $12,000. The contractor must bear all costs for FAT sample shipment and testing, and production inspection includes drop and waterproof tests witnessed by a government representative.

This opportunity is for the manufacture of a plastic, vacuum-formed container shell, with performance at the contractor’s facility. The contract is a total small business set-aside, and the item requires engineering source approval from the design activity. A pre-award survey and post-award conference may be required for new manufacturers, and a First Article Test (FAT) is required, with the first article due 120 calendar days from contract award. The estimated government cost for FAT is $12,000, and the contractor bears all costs for shipping and testing samples. The location for performance is not specified, and no budget amount for the total contract is provided.

This opportunity involves the acquisition of a single unit of a specific part (NSN 6K-8145-012622987-YX) with delivery FOB origin. The part requires engineering source approval from the design control activity, as only approved sources possess the essential data rights and manufacturing knowledge. An alternate source must undergo a government-approved qualification process to be considered. No specific timelines or budget amounts are mentioned in the description. The location for performance of services is not specified.