This is a new spares requirement for a Critical Safety Item (CSI) used in a crucial shipboard system for aircraft launch and recovery, with no drawings available. The contract requires First Article testing, with the contractor responsible for all testing costs and a test report due within 15 calendar days of testing, while the government will notify the contractor of approval or disapproval within 45 calendar days. Performance of services will be at the contractor's facility, with mandatory in-process and final inspections that require advance notification to NAWCADLKE in Lakehurst, NJ. The contractor must comply with strict quality assurance requirements, including 100% inspection of critical and major characteristics, and must be an approved source by the Naval Air Systems Command. The item is designated as critical material, requiring special control procedures and a 12-month warranty from the last delivery date.

This is a new spares requirement for a Critical Safety Item (CSI) used in a crucial shipboard system for aircraft launch and recovery, with no drawings available. The contract requires First Article testing, with the contractor responsible for all testing costs and a test report due within 15 calendar days of testing, with government notification of approval or disapproval within 45 calendar days. Performance of services will be at the contractor's facility, with mandatory in-process and final inspections that require advance notification to NAWCADLKE in Lakehurst, NJ. The contractor must comply with ISO 9001 or equivalent quality standards, and all manufacturing aids are the contractor's sole responsibility. Only companies with prior engineering source approval from the Naval Air Systems Command are eligible for award.