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SPE4A6-26-T-35E6Federal

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The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a contract to PRIDE ELECTRONICS INC under award number SPE4A726PZ020 for the procurement of a PIN-RIVET identified by NSN 5320011744620 and part number 7016509142. The total contract value is $639.80, with the award issued on July 17, 2026, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-35E6. The contract falls under NAICS code 332722, indicating manufacturing activity in the fastener and hardware sector, and is classified as a federal procurement originating from the Department of Defense. There is no set-aside designation specified for this award, and the place of performance is unspecified. The primary point of contact for the contract is Sarah Henderson, reachable via email at [email hidden], and the contract details can be accessed through the DIBBS system using the provided link.

General Info

Procure 10 threaded pin rivets, NSN 5320-01-174-4620, deliver in five days, ITAR/EAR controlled, JCP certified contractors only.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Contract Value

$639.8

NAICS

332722 - Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing

Place of Performance

NY, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

PRIDE ELECTRONICS INC

Award Issued Date

07/17/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

2

SPE4A6-26-T-35E6 - Request for Quotations

23 pages · rfq

High

SPE4A7-26-P-Z020 - Order for Supplies or Services

award

High

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PostedApr 26

Solicitation

AwardedJul 17

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Contacts1 person available

OfficeUSA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Office AddressUSA

Contacts

SARAH HENDERSON

contact@example.gov

Full Description

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DLA award SPE4A726PZ020 posted on DIBBS. Awardee: PRIDE ELECTRONICS INC (CAGE 7N929) Total Contract Price: $639.80 Award Date: 07-17-2026 Solicitation: SPE4A6-26-T-35E6 Line items: - PIN-RIVET (NSN/Part 5320011744620, PR 7016509142)

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