Description
The Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking a contractor to provide metal bars for use in a crucial shipboard system. The bars must meet the requirements of ASTM-A193 and ASTM-A962, with a maximum tensile strength of 150 ksi. The contractor must provide a certificate of compliance, certifying that the items furnished under the contract comply with the requirements of the procurement document. The contract also requires the contractor to maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001, with the calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025.
Some key points to note:
• The material covered in this contract will be used in a crucial shipboard system.
• The use of incorrect or defective material would create a high probability of failure resulting in serious personnel injury, loss of life, loss of vital shipboard systems, or loss of the ship itself.
• The contractor must maintain adequate records of all inspections and tests.
• The contractor must provide a statement of tests performed, listing the pieces tested, along with a copy of the test results.
• The contractor must develop written procedures that implement the material control requirements stated in the contract.