RIVET, BLIND

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm fixed-price contract to RAPID RIVET AND FASTENER CORPORATION (CAGE 8J942) for the supply of 7,572 blind rivets (NSN 5320-01-480-1646) at a total price of $13,099.56, with performance due 500 calendar days after the award date of July 15, 2026, by November 29, 2027. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-63E2 and assigned NAICS code 332722, specifies delivery to the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Facility in New Cumberland, PA, while performance is based at the contractor’s facility in Farmingdale, NY. Despite conflicting references in documentation, the governing FOB term is effectively destination as indicated in the delivery order header. All items must comply with MIL-STD-130 for permanent marking, including NSN, part number, manufacturer’s CAGE code, date of manufacture, and “FOR MILITARY USE ONLY,” and must be packaged per ASTM D3951 and DLA Master List requirements, with external labeling adhering strictly to MIL-STD-129, including barcoding and explicit labeling of product verification test samples. Payment is exclusively via Wide Area WorkFlow, and the contractor must submit invoices and receiving reports electronically. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses requiring compliance with cybersecurity standards (DFARS 252.204-7012), prompt payment incentives, small business support provisions, veteran employment reporting, sustainable procurement, whistleblower rights, and prohibitions on foreign-sourced telecommunications and fluorinated firefighting foam. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) applies to ensure priority access to critical materials. Contractor obligations include maintaining compliance with security prohibitions, safeguarding controlled technical information, and affirming small business status, although no explicit socioeconomic certification is provided in the record. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination by the Government under FAR 52.246-2. No contract options, deviations, or amendments are noted, and the quantity is fixed with zero variance. The award supports national defense logistics through traceable, standards-compliant delivery of a critical fastener item.