COLLAR, PIN-RIVET

The contract involves the procurement of 1,287 threaded pin-rivet collars with NSN 5320-00-777-2990 under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-12UP, issued by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense. The item is designated for delivery to Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, with a delivery schedule of 104 days after award, and FOB origin terms place responsibility for transportation and risk of loss on the contractor until the goods reach the designated origin point. Packaging and marking must comply with ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence over industry standards. All items must be physically marked per RQ017, palletized per RP001, and accompanied by complete documentation including source approval requests and configuration change management submissions. The contract mandates adherence to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2 requirements, including either a self-assessment or certification by a C3PAO, and requires compliance with safeguarding covered defense information as outlined in applicable DFARS clauses. Offerors must submit through the DIBBS portal by August 13, 2026, and provide current UEI and CAGE codes, along with size and socioeconomic status representations under FAR and DFARS provisions. The contract includes clauses for unauthorized obligation unenforceability, accelerated small business payments, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, hazardous material identification, sustainable products, and the prohibition of confidentiality agreements that restrict whistleblower disclosures. Technical and quality standards are tightly controlled through the DLA Master List, and deviations require formal approval. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination per FAR 52.246-2 using MIL-STD-1916 and ASQ Z1.4 sampling methods with strict AQLs, including zero non-conformances for critical items. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively via WAWF, and contractors handling radioactive materials must provide detailed advance notifications unless exempted by prior approval. All contract actions are governed by FAR and DFARS clauses, with several alternates and deviations in effect, including a special deviation for radioactive materials notification requirements. The contract is structured as a simplified acquisition targeting qualified small businesses, with potential for socioeconomic set-asides, although no specific set-aside is indicated. Pricing details are not provided, leaving offerors to submit competitive unit prices for the total quantity specified