RIVET, BLIND

This contract involves the procurement of 6,571 units of blind rivets, designated under NSN 5320-01-335-0058, for delivery within 160 days to Hill Air Force Base. The solicitation, issued by the Department of Defense through the ASC Commodities Division, is governed by detailed technical and quality requirements as outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. These include specific packaging, inspection, acceptance criteria, and marking requirements, with sampling procedures adhering to military standards such as MIL-STD-1916 and ASQ H1331. Notably, government identification removal protocols and tailored quality control processes apply. Additionally, this contract stipulates strict export control measures due to the presence of technical data subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Access to this controlled data is limited to certified contractors compliant with DLA’s Joint Certification Program and requisite training. Item Unique Identification is waived per customer request. The contract highlights regulatory compliance including defense information protection and mandates zero tolerance for non-conformances under the specified sampling and inspection regimes. The procurement is part of a simplified acquisition process with specified deadlines for solicitation response and award.