PIN-RIVET

The contract pertains to the procurement of 1,289 units of PIN-RIVET with NSN 5320-01-524-1186 under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-14QN, with delivery required within 159 days after the date of order to Cherry Point, North Carolina. All items must be packaged and labeled in strict compliance with ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence. Markings must include standardized Data Matrix and linear barcodes for supply chain visibility, and hazardous materials must conform to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. Technical data associated with this item is subject to export controls under either ITAR or EAR, requiring prior authorization from the Department of State or Commerce for any disclosure to foreign persons, regardless of location. Access to such data is restricted to contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, completed DLA export control training, and formal DLA authorization. The contract mandates compliance with a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses relating to employment equity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable procurement, hazardous material identification, cybersecurity (NIST SP 800-171), whistleblower rights, disclosure of information, subcontracting for commercial items, and payment levies. Invoicing must be conducted exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and no Fast Pay or Invoice Processing Portal options are permitted unless explicitly authorized. Evaluation factors and award basis are not specified, and the contract type remains pending determination by the Contracting Officer. The solicitation requires electronic submission via DIBBS by August 17, 2026, and potential offerors must provide accurate Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE codes, along with representations regarding small business status or provision of covered defense telecommunications equipment. No pricing details are finalized in the solicitation, with historical procurement data provided for reference only, and the contract value remains undetermined. The government retains inspection and acceptance rights at origin, with contractors expected to maintain an ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent quality management system.