RIVET, BLIND

This contract solicitation, identified as SPE4A6-26-T-09DH, is for the procurement of 5 horizontal units of a blind rivet designated by NSN 5320011348771 and part number CR3523-5-03. The item is classified as a commercial item, and production must conform to the current revision of the applicable military or consensus non-government part standard, with past manufacturing revisions also acceptable for previously produced units. Delivery is required FOB origin within 104 days after award, with a need ship date of October 30, 2025, and an original required delivery date of March 18, 2027. Inspection and acceptance are both to occur at the manufacturer’s origin, in accordance with RQ009, and sampling must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1, or an equivalent zero-defect sampling plan unless otherwise directed. Acceptable Quality Levels are mandated at 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor attributes, with unspecified attributes treated as major. Packaging and marking must comply with ASTM D3951 unless superseded by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which takes precedence. All items must be labeled and palletized per RP001 and MIL-STD-129, including permanent bare-item marking per RQ017 and removal of government identification from non-accepted goods per RQ011. The item is designated as a critical application item, and quality assurance systems must meet SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 requirements. Safety Data Sheets are required for any hazardous materials prior to award, and all packaging and handling must comply with hazard communication standards under 29 CFR 1910.1200. Covered defense information protections apply under DFARS 252.204-7012, and electronic invoicing must be submitted via WAWF. The contracting officer’s representation requirements mandate current SAM registration, UEI and CAGE codes for certain disclosures, and affirmative reporting for small business, HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, or joint venture status. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to labor, trafficking, cybersecurity, hazardous materials, and subcontracting