53--NUT,SLEEVE

The U.S. Navy is soliciting proposals for the manufacture of a nut, sleeve, in accordance with General Electric Parts List PL-00781E733 part number 16 and drawing 6643225 piece number 17. The contractor must provide one additional fastener for each uniquely identified heat/lot of material in each shipment, and complete traceability must be maintained on this extra fastener. The material must meet the requirements of ASTM-A193, grade B16, and undergo quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis. The contractor must also provide a certificate of compliance certifying that the items/components furnished under this contract comply with the requirements of the procurement document. Key aspects of the job include: * Manufacturing a nut, sleeve, to specified requirements * Providing additional fasteners for traceability * Maintaining complete traceability of materials * Meeting ASTM-A193, grade B16, material requirements * Undergoing quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis * Providing a certificate of compliance