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This opportunity is for the manufacture of specialized aluminum containers requiring engineering source approval, with a focus on critical quality and unique identification (UID) marking. The contract includes a mandatory First Article Test (FAT) to be delivered within 120 calendar days, with government testing estimated to cost $10,000, and the contractor bears all shipping costs. Performance of services is tied to DLA Aviation Philadelphia, with manufacturing and testing responsibilities falling solely on the contractor. The solicitation extends the closing date to 31 August 2026, and a pre-award survey and post-award conference may be required for new manufacturers. The container must meet detailed welding, cleaning, and leak-testing specifications, with a 100% production leak test required for all units.