PIN-RIVET

The contract is for the procurement of 24 PIN-RIVET units under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-14LK, with a firm delivery date of November 23, 2026, and a 97-day performance window from award. The item, identified by NSN 5320015136085, is designated as a critical application component and must be manufactured by approved sources listed as Bell Textron Inc, SPS Technologies LLC, and Hi-Shear Corporation, each with specific part numbers. All technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced by R and I numbers, which supersede all other standards including ASTM D3951. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with sampling governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1 using zero non-conformances unless otherwise specified, and attribute verification levels are strictly defined as Level VII for critical, Level IV for major, and Level II for minor characteristics. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and DLA RP001, with all items marked and labeled per MIL-STD-129, including Data Matrix barcodes and human-readable text, and palletization must align with DLA packaging standards. Bare item marking follows RQ017 requirements, and hazardous materials must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200 and DFARS clause 252.223-7001, with pre-award submission of hazard labels required. Deliveries are FOB origin, with all shipments directed to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The contract mandates electronic invoicing through WAWF, and the contractor must comply with FAR and DFARS clauses covering equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, sustainable products, cybersecurity, subcontracting, and export control. Compliance with DFARS 252.223-7008 prohibits hexavalent chromium in materials, and procurement is subject to restrictions on Chinese military company sourcing and mandatory arbitration agreements. Offerors must possess an active UEI and CAGE code, and small business socioeconomic representations must be submitted accurately. No pricing data is provided in the solicitation, and the contract type is pending insertion by the contracting officer. Sourcing for casting or forging components requires a formal assistance request through DLA channels, as government