53--PIN-RIVET

The contract SPE4A6-26-U-2433 pertains to the procurement of 981 units of a commercial PIN-RIVET, part number BACB30MB6A3, controlled by the Department of Defense through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). This item is recognized as a commercial product and can be sourced from approved suppliers including SPS Technologies, Hi-Shear, Alcoa Global Fasteners, West Coast Aerospace, and others. The contract requires strict adherence to technical and quality standards as outlined by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, controlling packaging, marking, and inspection procedures. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129 standards, with special attention to pallets as specified in RP001. Inspection and acceptance will take place at the destination, with no allowance for quantity variance. Sampling and quality assurance must align with MIL-STD-1916, ASQ standards, or comparable plans, emphasizing zero acceptance of non-conformances unless otherwise stated. Removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies is mandated. The delivery period is set at 228 days from contract award, with terms FOB origin. Communication and coordination are managed via the contracting office with a designated point of contact, ensuring responsive management of procurement. Overall, this contract represents a tightly regulated acquisition of critical hardware items, mandating adherence to multiple quality and packaging requirements to ensure compliance with military procurement standards.