PIN-RIVET

The contract pertains to the procurement of 588 grooved pin-rivets under NSN 5320-01-399-5803 with a total estimated value of $345,744, issued through a sole-source solicitation by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense. Delivery is required 170 days after award, with the destination set at the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, under FOB Destination terms, placing full responsibility for transportation and risk on the contractor until arrival. The contract enforces strict compliance with DLA packaging standards, particularly RP001, which takes precedence over ASTM D3951, and mandates labeling and marking in accordance with MIL-STD-129, including requirements for hazardous materials under 29 CFR 1910.1200 and radioactive materials under the Atomic Energy Act. All packaging must be accurately identified with correct Unit of Issue and Quantity per Unit Pack, and compliance with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements is mandatory. The solicitation incorporates a comprehensive suite of FAR and DFARS clauses, including cybersecurity obligations such as 52.240-93 and 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements, prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and Communist Chinese military company equipment, and restrictions on arbitration agreements and whistleblower suppression. Contract type is fixed-price, and payment must be processed exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, with electronic submission of invoices and receiving reports required. The contractor must also adhere to the U.S.-flag vessel requirement for any ocean transport, with mandatory reporting and waiver procedures for foreign-flag use. Offerors must represent their small business status, socioeconomic certifications, and disclose any covered defense telecommunications equipment or services, while also providing a Unique Entity ID and CAGE code for all relevant entities. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery point by government personnel, governed by FAR 52.246-2, and no formal evaluation factors or award methodology are disclosed in the solicitation. The contract includes special stipulations for hazard label pre-approval, radioactive material notification, and compliance with DLA’s technical and quality criteria referenced through official web portals, with deviations applied to multiple clauses for streamlined administration and flexibility.