RIVET, SOLID

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a contract to RAPID RIVET AND FASTENER CORPORATION (CAGE 8J942) for the supply of SOLID RIVETS (NSN 5320001196824) under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-08VG, with a total contract value of $937.65. The award was issued on July 28, 2026, and delivery is required by January 27, 2027, to the DDSP New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The contract is priced at $20.95 per pound for 47 pounds, with a permissible quantity variance of plus or minus 10%. All items must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, and MIL-STD-129 for marking, including uniform labeling and barcoding. Preservation Method 10 (CLNG/DRY:1) and Preservation Material Code 00 are specified. The contract mandates electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and prohibits the use of the Invoice Processing Portal. Payment is subject to the terms of DFARS 252.232-7006, and the contractor must ensure accurate submission of receiving reports and cost vouchers through WAWF. The contract includes numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses covering cybersecurity, hazardous materials, employment practices, and subcontracting compliance. The contractor is required to implement NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information, report any cyber incidents to the Department of Defense within 72 hours, and undergo a formal cybersecurity assessment submitted to the Supplier Performance Risk System. Hazardous material labeling must conform to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and DFARS 252.223-7001, with specific documentation required for exempt materials. The contractor must also comply with requirements prohibiting hexavalent chromium, the acquisition of covered defense telecommunications equipment from communist Chinese military companies, and improper compensation of former DoD officials. Whistleblower rights must be communicated to all employees, and government work product cannot be used without authorization. The contract enforces strict compliance with FAR 52.246-2 for destination inspection, with acceptance performed by government personnel using MIL-STD-1