RETAINER, STEM

The United States Navy is soliciting proposals for a retainer, stem, which is a critical component of a shipboard system. The retainer must be manufactured in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command Drawing 845-7016077 and all applicable specifications and standards. The contractor must provide a certificate of compliance and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001. The contract will require the contractor to perform various tests and inspections, including non-destructive testing and weld testing. The contractor must also maintain traceability of the material and provide certification data prior to each shipment. Some key points to consider are: * The retainer must be manufactured from a specific alloy (ASTM-B150, Temper TQ55 or TQ50) * The contractor must perform quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis of the material * The contractor must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 * The contractor must provide certification data prior to each shipment * The contractor must maintain traceability of the material