PIN-RIVET

This contract involves the procurement of 132 threaded pin rivets, National Stock Number 5320-00-182-6879, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-00L9 issued by the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division. The delivery is required within 171 days from the award date, with a need-by date of September 15, 2026, and final delivery on September 22, 2026. The items must be manufactured according to stringent technical and quality requirements specified in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which override general packaging standards like ASTM D3951. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 and DLA-specific packaging directives to ensure proper identification and handling, and delivery will be FOB Origin with inspection and acceptance at the destination, which is the DLA Distribution Depot at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The contract specifies the use of sampling plans consistent with military quality standards MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with varying acceptance quality levels depending on the classification of attributes. Special manufacturing considerations include possible casting or forging processes requiring tooling that may not be government-owned, for which assistance requests can be submitted. The item is categorized as a commercial type, proprietary or with limited competition data, and considered a critical application item, with approved manufacturers listed including SPS Technologies, Howmet Global Fastening Systems, Huck International, and West Coast Aerospace. The contract also includes detailed guidelines for configuration change management and sourcing approvals, emphasizing adherence to government and military specifications throughout production and delivery.