81--SHIPPING AND STORAG
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.