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This opportunity involves manufacturing specialized containers that require Engineering Source Approval from the design activity, and new manufacturers must contact the buyer to begin the source approval process. The contract includes a First Article Testing requirement, with the government estimating testing costs at $12,000, and the contractor must deliver one test unit within 120 calendar days of contract award. Performance location is not specified, but the contractor is responsible for all costs related to shipping the First Article to and from the designated test facility. The solicitation has been extended to August 31, 2026, to promote competition. The containers must be made of polyethylene via rotational molding, include a Unique Identification (UID) marking, and pass rigorous leak and drop tests.