RIVET, BLIND

This contract, issued under solicitation number SPE4A6-26-T-13HM, calls for the procurement of one unit of a blind rivet identified by NSN 5320-01-043-1927, conforming to the non-government standard NAS9311 Revision 6 and referenced technical data packages, including QAP 13873 SQAP-010431927 and NAS1687 Revision 5. The item is classified as a critical application part and must be manufactured to the current revision of the specified standard at the time of production, with past versions acceptable only for hardware manufactured prior to the solicitation date. Delivery is required FOB origin within 152 days of order, with inspection and acceptance also occurring at the contractor’s facility. Packaging must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA Packaging Requirements (RP001), with specific preservation methods using dry climate control and no preservation or wrap materials. Marking is mandated per MIL-STD-129, with no special marking required beyond standard barcoding and labeling. The use of mercury or mercury compounds is explicitly prohibited in all phases including preservation, packaging, and the item itself, except for limited functional applications such as batteries, fluorescent lights, and specific instruments as defined by NAVSEA, which must further include a secondary containment boundary. Sampling for quality verification follows MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, Table 1 with zero non-conformances permitted unless otherwise specified, and attributes are assigned verification levels of VII, IV, and II for critical, major, and minor characteristics respectively. Certificate of Conformance procedures under FAR 52.246-15 are authorized unless overridden by a Quality Assurance Letter of Instruction. The contract includes a full suite of FAR and DFARS clauses covering equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, hazardous materials, cybersecurity, contract changes, subcontracting, and payment terms, with WAWF required for all invoicing. The item must be shipped to DLA Distribution Depot Hill at Hill AFB, Utah, with a required delivery date of February 24, 2027 and a submission deadline for offers of August 13, 2026 via the DIBBS portal. All contractors must maintain current UEI and CAGE codes, declare size status in SAM.gov, and disclose any