81--SHIPPING AND STORAG
This opportunity is for the manufacture of aluminum container shells, requiring engineering source approval from the design activity. New manufacturers must undergo a pre-award survey and post-award conference, and a First Article Test (FAT) is required, with one unit due 120 calendar days from contract award. The government estimates the cost of its FAT testing effort at $10,000, which will be added to the price of offerors requiring such testing. The work involves strict welding, cleaning, and quality assurance processes, with all manufacturing aids and costs for FAT shipment being the contractor's responsibility. The location for performance of services is not specified.