ELPI ASSEMBLY

The US Navy is soliciting quotes for the ELPI Assembly. The assembly must meet specific requirements, including being free from mercury contamination. The contractor will be responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements, and the Government reserves the right to perform any inspections deemed necessary. The contractor must also provide records of all inspection work and ensure that all products or supplies submitted to the Government for acceptance comply with all requirements of the contract. Some key points to consider are: • The contractor must obtain written approval from the Procurement Contracting Officer before proceeding with manufacture if the inclusion of metallic mercury is required as a functional part of the material furnished under this contract. • The contractor shall furnish, for the substituting/replacement item, a drawing and an explanation of the reason for the change. • The contractor shall insure subcontractor compliance with the requirements of this contract. • Technical questions pertaining to these requirements shall be referred to the Procurement Contracting Officer via the cognizant Administrative Contracting Officer.