CherryLOCK G689 Rivet Kit (Sources Sought)

The Department of Defense, through the FA4690 28 Cons Pkc office at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, has issued a Sources Sought Request for Information under solicitation number FA469026RIVET01. This effort is intended to identify qualified small business vendors capable of providing a G689 CherryLOCK Rivet Kit, consisting of a riveter, four riveter heads, and an adapter. The procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 333991. This is strictly a market research activity to determine availability, and the government explicitly states that no contract will result directly from the information provided. The required equipment must meet specific technical salient characteristics, including an air pressure requirement of 80 to 110 psi and a minimum pulling force of 3,500 to 6,000 lbs. The system must be compatible with 1/8 to 3/16 inch CherryLOCK rivets and specific components such as the 680B46 adapter and H9055 pulling heads. Performance standards include a maximum stroke of 1.475 inches, vibration levels not exceeding 2.5 m/s, and noise levels at or below 74.1 dB. Interested respondents were required to submit their information by July 28, 2026.