COLLAR, PIN-RIVET

This solicitation, issued by the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division under solicitation number SPE4A6-26-Q-0922 and posted on May 8, 2026, calls for the procurement of 171 units of collar pin-rivets (NSN 5320-01-350-7378) with a delivery schedule set at 60 days after the award date. The contract requires strict adherence to packaging, marking, and quality standards including compliance with ASTM D3951, DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130N for identification and labeling. Preservation and removal of government identification for non-accepted supplies must also follow specified protocols. The items are to be delivered FOB Origin to the DLA Distribution Depot in Oklahoma, with inspection and acceptance conducted at the destination, and the Government retains responsibility for the acceptance process. Invoicing will be conducted electronically via the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system, ensuring streamlined payment processing. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses addressing a broad range of regulatory and compliance obligations including cybersecurity (NIST SP 800-171 compliant via DFARS 252.204-7012), whistleblower protections, anti-trafficking, equal opportunity, supply chain security, and prohibitions related to certain foreign entities and software products. Past performance, especially based on Supply Performance Report System (SPRS) assessments of quality and delivery history, is the predominant evaluation factor alongside cost and other relevant non-price factors with a trade-off award methodology employed. Special contract requirements include adherence to Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rated orders. Representations, certifications, and socio-economic status declarations are required but were not populated in the solicitation documents. The contract documents lack explicit price data, payment office details, or finalized contracting officer contacts, consistent with solicitation status prior to award. Overall, this procurement places strong emphasis on compliance with military and DLA-specific technical standards, government regulatory clauses, quality assurance, and timely delivery for defense logistics support needs.