This is a total small business set-aside for the manufacture of an aluminum container set (outer shell and inner frame adapter assembly) for the T-56 QECA engine, requiring engineering source approval for new manufacturers. A first article test is required, with one unit due within 160 calendar days of contract award to a government test facility in Lakehurst, NJ or Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, followed by a 120-day testing period and a 120-day approval notification period. The government estimates first article testing cost for each offeror at $20,000, which will be added to the offered price for evaluation, and all costs and responsibilities for shipping the first article to and from the test facility are borne by the contractor. Offerors who previously delivered identical production articles accepted by the government within the last three years and from the same production location may request a waiver of the first article approval requirement and provide alternate pricing. Manufacturing must comply with strict welding, cleaning, leak testing, and UID marking requirements, and the contractor is responsible for all tooling and fixtures.

This contract is for manufacturing an aluminum container outer shell and inner frame adapter assembly (IFAA) for the T-56 QECA engine, with detailed welding, inspection, leak testing, and UID marking requirements. New manufacturers must obtain engineering source approval, and a pre-award survey and post-award conference may be required. A first article test is required, with one unit due within 160 calendar days after contract award to a government test facility in Lakehurst, NJ or Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. The government estimates the cost of first article testing at $20,000, which will be added to offeror prices for solicitation purposes. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside, and offerors may request a waiver of first article requirements if they have previously delivered identical production items within the last three years from the same facility.

This opportunity is for the acquisition of 4 units of a specific part (NSN 6K-8145-015223940-DQ) with delivery required FOB origin. The part requires engineering source approval from the design control activity, as only approved sources possess the essential technical data and manufacturing knowledge. An alternate source must undergo a government-approved qualification process to be considered. No specific submission timeline or budget amount is provided in the description. The location for performance of services is not specified.