RIVET, BLIND

Solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-509K is a request for quotations issued by the Department of Defense, specifically the ASC Supplier Oper AE and AF Div, for the procurement of 1,222 blind rivets (NSN 5320-01-086-1147). This is a fully competitive acquisition with no small business set-aside. The items are to be delivered to the DLA Distribution Depot at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, with a required delivery date of October 8, 2026, and a need ship date of November 15, 2026. Terms are FOB Origin, and all invoicing must be processed exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. The contract mandates strict adherence to military and federal specifications, including NAS9302 and NAS1686. Quality assurance is critical, requiring a contractor inspection system compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Inspection and formal acceptance will occur at the origin, with the government serving as the responsible party. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including specific requirements for bare item marking and the removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies. Additional requirements include compliance with the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program, as well as strict cybersecurity standards for safeguarding covered defense information. Contractors must provide safety data sheets for any hazardous materials and utilize U.S.-flag vessels for any ocean transportation. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and submit their quotations via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by the June 24, 2026, deadline.