RIVET, BLIND

The contract pertains to the procurement of 300 blind rivets (3 HD at 100 units per HD) identified by NSN 5320010338176, governed by the solicitation number SPE4A6-26-T-12TZ, issued by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense. Performance is required to be completed within 165 days of award, with a need ship date of January 26, 2027, and an original delivery date of March 21, 2027. Delivery is FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance also occurring at the manufacturer’s facility. The item must conform to technical specifications outlined in NAS9304 Revision 7, NAS1686 Revision 5, and QAP 13873, with quality assurance requirements enforced through the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, superseding all other standards. Sampling must comply with MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1, with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise specified, and verification levels for critical, major, and minor attributes are strictly defined as VII, IV, and II respectively, or corresponding AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0. The manufacturer must maintain an approved quality system per SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Packaging and marking must adhere to ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with palletization governed by RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement; all containers must bear 2D Data Matrix barcodes and government-identified markings as specified. The contract incorporates numerous mandatory clauses, including those on combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, safeguarding covered defense information under 252.204-7012, prohibiting hexavalent chromium, and requiring compliance with NIST SP 800-171 DOD assessment requirements. Contractors must use U.S.-flag vessels for ocean transport unless a waiver is granted in advance, with detailed reporting required post-shipment. Hazardous materials require full compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, including pre-award submission of Safety Data Sheets and exemption documentation, and radioactive materials exceeding 0.002 μCi/g or 0.0