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This opportunity is for the manufacture of specialized aluminum containers requiring engineering source approval, with a total small business set-aside. The contract includes a First Article Testing (FAT) requirement, with one test unit due 120 calendar days after contract award, and government testing estimated to cost $20,000. Performance of services is not explicitly stated, but the contracting activity is DLA Weapons Support in Philadelphia. The solicitation extends to September 06, 2026, to promote competition, and new manufacturers must contact the buyer for source approval. The containers must meet detailed welding, cleaning, and leak testing specifications, with a 100% production leak test required for all units.