53--RIVET,SOLID

The contract involves the procurement of solid rivets, NSN 5320001196852, with an initial line item quantity of 47 pounds. Delivery is expected within 21 days after order (ADO) to various Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) depots located both within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS) through consolidation and containerization points. The solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332510, with all interested and responsible vendors required to submit electronic quotes by the specified deadline. The contract may be awarded as an Automated Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with a term of one year or until total orders reach a $350,000 ceiling, an estimated 12 orders annually, and a guaranteed minimum order quantity of 4 pounds. The solicitation and associated documentation, including digitized drawings and military specifications, are accessible electronically via the provided link, with no hard copies available. This procurement is managed by DLA Aviation located in Richmond, Virginia, and the contracting office encourages questions to be directed electronically to the designated point of contact. The successful vendor must comply with all specified delivery and pricing terms, and the procurement process emphasizes open competition among all responsible sources submitting timely offers.