53--RIVET,BLIND

The contract calls for the procurement of 55,071 units of blind rivets, identified under NSN 5320-01-163-0179 and designated by the part number NAS9302BNS-6-02. These items must comply with current revisions of specified military and consensus standards, primarily NAS9302 and NAS1686, ensuring that all hardware meets established quality and technical requirements. The contract specifies that all manufacturing must adhere to the latest applicable standards effective as of the solicitation date. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the point of origin, with quality control measures following MIL-STD-1916 or comparable sampling plans, and zero defects allowed unless otherwise stated. Packaging and delivery requirements are rigorous, mandating adherence to ASTM D3951, MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, and DLA-specific packaging standards to ensure protection and proper handling. Delivery is expected within 104 days, FOB origin, with no quantity variance allowed. The contract is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) under solicitation SPE4A5-26-U-0019, targeting commercial-grade critical application hardware. The order may or may not be fully purchased as the quantity is estimated. The point of contact for the contract is Morris Stith of the ASC Supplier Operations OEM Division within the Department of Defense.