RIVET, BLIND

Solicitation SPE4A6-27-T-5997 is a fixed-price federal procurement issued by the DLA Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division for 4,270 blind rivets under NSN 5320-01-145-8426. The requirement includes a mandatory Production Lot Test (PLT) to validate quality conformance, requiring the submission of detailed test reports, material certifications, and drawings to Tinker Air Force Base. Delivery is specified as FOB Origin with a need ship date of April 20, 2027, and a final required delivery date of May 25, 2027, to the DDSP New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. The contract mandates strict adherence to quality and technical standards, requiring manufacturers to maintain an inspection system compliant with ISO 9001:2015 or an equivalent standard. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the point of origin per FAR 52.246-2. Offerors must comply with domestic material restrictions, including the Berry Amendment and the Buy American Act, and are prohibited from using additive manufacturing processes unless specifically authorized. Packaging and marking must follow MIL-STD-129, and any hazardous materials must be labeled according to the Hazard Communication Standard. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for all electronic payment requests and receiving reports. The solicitation is not a small business set-aside, though a price evaluation preference is available for HUBZone concerns. Key regulatory compliance includes safeguarding covered defense information per DFARS 252.204-7012 and adhering to various FAR and DFARS clauses regarding equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, and the prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment.