BAR,METAL

The United States Navy is soliciting bids for the procurement of metal bars. The bars must meet the requirements specified in ASTM-B150 and ASTM-B249, and must be manufactured and designed according to the specifications outlined in the contract. The contractor must provide and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001, and must submit certification data for each shipment of material. The contract also requires the contractor to maintain adequate records of all inspections and tests, and to provide a certificate of compliance certifying that the items furnished under the contract comply with the requirements of the procurement document. Some key points to consider: * The material covered in this contract will be used in a crucial shipboard system, and the use of incorrect or defective material could 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 develop written procedures that implement the material control requirements stated in the contract. * The contractor must maintain adequate records of all inspections and tests, and must provide a certificate of compliance certifying that the items furnished under the contract comply with the requirements of the procurement document. * The contract requires the contractor to provide a statement of tests performed, listing the pieces tested, and must include the contractor's name, address, and date, quantity inspected, identified to the contract/purchase order and item number, and the contractor's or authorized personnel's signature.