RIVET, BLIND, AIRCRAF

The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a firm fixed-price contract to Adept Fasteners Inc. (CAGE 1V0G6), a small disadvantaged and women-owned small business, for the procurement of 2,000 blind rivets for aircraft (NSN 5320-01-542-5710) at a total contract value of $27,300.00. The award date is July 16, 2026, with a delivery deadline of August 17, 2026, under FOB Destination terms, meaning the contractor assumes all transportation costs and risks until delivery to the designated Defense Distribution Supply Point in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The contract includes mandatory compliance with numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses covering whistleblower protections, antiterrorism training, cybersecurity safeguards, hazardous materials handling, affirmative action, combating human trafficking, paid sick leave, diversity and inclusion, and prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and toxic substances. Packaging and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130N, with two-dimensional barcoding generated via the Vendor Shipment Module, and palletization conforming to DLA’s RP001 requirements. The contractor is required to submit invoicing documentation through Wide Area WorkFlow, and all deliveries are subject to government inspection and acceptance at the destination under zero-defect sampling standards. The awardee’s small business status triggers ongoing compliance and reporting obligations under FAR Part 19, including accurate representations in the System for Award Management, and the contract includes special priorities authority under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System to ensure timely performance for national defense needs. No options, extensions, or subcontracting allowances beyond commercial product clauses are permitted, and the contractor is prohibited from accessing any DLA-controlled technical data.