RIVET, SOLID

Solicitation SPE4A6-27-T-4689, issued by the DLA Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division, is a fully competitive procurement for 829 solid rivets under NSN 5320-01-073-0214. The contract requires the items to be manufactured according to the current revision of the applicable military or consensus non-government part standard. Delivery is specified as FOB Origin with a need ship date of April 6, 2027, and an original required delivery date of December 5, 2027. The place of performance is Cherry Point, North Carolina, and the procurement is managed under the First Destination Transportation program to optimize shipping costs. Quality assurance is stringent, requiring inspection and acceptance at the origin. The manufacturer's inspection system must comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001, utilizing a zero-based sampling plan in accordance with MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with specific palletization requirements per RP001. Item Unique Identification is not required. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing and payment. The solicitation incorporates various DFARS and FAR clauses, including the Buy American Act, safeguarding of covered defense information, and a price evaluation preference for certified HUBZone small businesses.