This is a total small business set-aside opportunity to manufacture a specialized aluminum shipping container, requiring engineering source approval and compliance with detailed welding, materials, and testing specifications. New manufacturers may be subject to a pre-award survey and post-award conference, and the container must pass a 100% production leak test. A First Article Test unit is due within 120 calendar days of contract award, and the government’s estimated testing cost is $12,000, which will be added to the offeror’s price. The contract is administered by DLA Weapons Support Philadelphia, and the contractor is responsible for all costs related to shipping the test container to and from the designated test facility. Previously approved manufacturers may request a waiver of First Article testing if they meet specified conditions, allowing for an adjusted delivery schedule.

This opportunity involves the acquisition of 3 units of a specific part (NSN 6K-8145-015897584-B8) with delivery FOB Origin. The part requires engineering source approval from the design control activity, as only approved sources possess the necessary data rights and manufacturing knowledge. Alternate sources must undergo a qualification process approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. No specific submission timelines or budget amounts are mentioned in the description. The location for performance of services is not specified.