RIVET, BLIND

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Vertical Solutions Inc. (CAGE 86BR3) a firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 791 blind rivets (NSN 5320-00-757-9572, part number NAS 1919B05-13) at a total cost of $6,233.08, with delivery scheduled for September 3, 2026. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-30V7 and awarded on July 20, 2026, pertains to previously owned government surplus material that must be unused, unaltered, and traceable to its original U.S. government source, with full compliance to technical specifications including CAGE code, part number, and revision level. Inspection and acceptance occur simultaneously at the contractor’s facility in Burnsville, Minnesota, under FOB Origin terms, with the Government conducting all evaluations prior to shipment. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129 for labeling, ASTM D3951 for packaging, and DLA Master List requirements, with barcoding and physical item marking governed by RQ017. The contract enforces strict quality control standards, including zero non-conformances in sampling under MIL-STD-1916 and referenced acceptance quality levels, with inspection criteria based on critical, major, and minor defect classifications. Payment is mandated through the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing and receiving reports, with terms including prompt payment discounts, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and electronic funds transfer via SAM. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses covering supply chain security, labor standards, equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, privacy training, and Buy American compliance, including deviations issued in February 2026 for certain provisions. Special requirements include adherence to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), and the contractor must submit documentation verifying government origin, including DLA Disposition Services Form 1427. All representations and certifications are incorporated by reference, with the CAGE code pre-filled and socioeconomic status assumptions implied through applicable clauses, though explicit offeror certifications are not documented. The contract contains no options, extensions, or variance allowances, and no attachments, modification numbers, or detailed point-of-contact information are present beyond what is referenced in the final award document.