PIN-RIVET

This contract solicitation SPE4A6-26-Q-0830 issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation / ASC Commodities Division on May 4, 2026, calls for the procurement of 15,502 units of PIN-RIVET items (NSN 5320-00-813-3922) under a firm fixed-price arrangement, with delivery required within 139 days after receipt of order. The contract mandates compliance with stringent technical and quality requirements detailed in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including source approval requests, defense information safeguarding, DLA packaging protocols, government identification control, item marking, and export controls governed by ITAR and EAR regulations. Due to the sensitive nature of the technical data, access is limited to contractors holding Joint Certification Program (JCP) approval and required export-control training. Packaging and marking must conform to military standards MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with specific instructions for corrosion prevention, climate control, blister pack unit containers, barcode symbology, and external markings indicating test samples and contract identification. Evaluation for award will utilize a trade-off approach, heavily weighting past performance factors such as SPRS assessments, historical quality, and delivery schedule compliance, alongside cost/price considerations, with delivery timelines and other non-price factors playing lesser roles. The solicitation includes Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement clauses addressing sustainable procurement, Buy American preferences, restrictions on certain equipment acquisitions, texting policies, intellectual property rights, and contractor record access. The site of delivery is designated as FOB Destination to a DoD location administered by DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia. Electronic invoicing through WAWF is mandated, and the contract carries a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating, requiring prioritized fulfillment. While specific pricing data is not provided, the contract stipulates quality standards including ISO 9001:2018 and sampling per MIL-STD-1916, with the government reserving inspection and acceptance rights at the destination. Representations and certifications as per Section K require offerors to disclose entity identifiers and compliance with covered telecommunications prohibitions. The contract forbids awardees from accessing DLA-controlled technical data and incorporates necessary cybersecurity and export compliance clauses ensuring protection of covered defense information throughout performance.