RIVET, BLIND

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-26BR, issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division, is a request for quotations for 34 blind rivets under NSN 5320013050611. This critical application item must be manufactured in accordance with current part standards, specifically referencing NAS1669 and NAS1675. The procurement is an automated simplified acquisition with a required delivery date of March 18, 2027, and a need ship date of November 8, 2026. Delivery is specified as FOB Origin, with both inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin. The contract mandates strict adherence to quality and packaging standards, including ASTM D3951 for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking, and RP001 for palletization. Quality assurance requires sampling per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with a zero-nonconformance requirement for acceptance. Manufacturers must maintain a quality system complying with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Additionally, the solicitation incorporates Buy American Act and Berry Amendment restrictions, prohibits the use of additive manufacturing, and provides a price evaluation preference for certified HUBZone Small Business Concerns. Payment processing must be handled electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.