RIVET, BLIND

The contract solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-71Z0 seeks the procurement of 544 units of blind rivets, identified by NSN 5320-00-121-3043, under simplified acquisition procedures. Delivery is required within 163 days after award, with a final delivery deadline of May 1, 2027, to Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, under FOB Destination terms. The item is classified as a commercial item, and all supplies must comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes other standards where applicable. Packaging must conform to ASTM D3951 and the DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001), with all items labeled and marked per MIL-STD-129, including barcoding for automated tracking. Physical identification of bare items is mandated under RQ017, and hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with OSHA Hazard Communication and MIL-STD-129, including mandatory disclosure of radioactive materials exceeding specified thresholds. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with sampling following MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, Table 1, requiring zero non-conformances in the sample lot, and attributes classified by verification levels or AQLs as defined in technical documentation. Contractors are subject to numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities, Combating Human Trafficking, and Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations, along with specialized requirements such as cybersecurity safeguards under 252.204-7012, limitations on the acquisition of covered telecommunications equipment, and prohibitions on compensation arrangements involving former DoD officials. All invoicing and receiving reports must be submitted through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), with no exceptions accepted. The contractor must maintain a valid Unique Entity ID and provide CAGE code information if involved in defense telecommunications. Representations regarding small business status, socioeconomic certifications, and joint venture participation are required at proposal stage, though specific classifications are not pre-determined. Documentation for source approval requests and certifications regarding responsible officers and sources are essential, and all submissions must be electronically filed via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) by the June 4, 2026, deadline. Point of contact for inquiries is Samantha Hopkins of DLA Aviation, who serves as the buyer for this