53--RIVET,BLIND

The contract pertains to the procurement of 1,473 units of blind rivets under NSN 5320-00-006-0793, with delivery expected within 115 days after the award date. The solicitation, numbered SPE4A6-26-U-2432, is issued by the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division and follows comprehensive packaging and quality requirements as outlined in the DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement and related technical standards. The contract incorporates strict adherence to current revisions of military or consensus non-government part standards, ensuring that all hardware meets or exceeds these specifications. Sampling and inspection processes must comply with MIL-STD-1916 or equivalent standards, with clearly defined acceptance quality levels and verification protocols. This procurement is treated as a fully competitive acquisition aligning with military and federal specifications, emphasizing quality assurance via detailed sampling plans and compliance with applicable drawings and standards. The government identification marking on non-accepted supplies must be removed, emphasizing control over quality and traceability. The point of contact for the solicitation is Joseph Felhauer from DLA, and interested parties had until April 1, 2026, to respond to the solicitation issued on March 27, 2026. The contract aligns with NAICS code 332510, covering metal forming products manufacturing, reinforcing the federal agency's commitment to sourcing reliably manufactured hardware.