RIVET, SOLID

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE4A626V277P to Alpine Fastener & Hardware Inc. (CAGE 1YZ59) on July 28, 2026, for the supply of 99.000 pounds of solid rivets, identified by NSN 5320012471033, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-07WS. The total contract value is $2,470.05, with a flexible quantity range of ±10% and a required delivery deadline of February 13, 2027, with a need ship date of August 2, 2026; deliveries must be made within four days of order receipt under FOB Origin terms to Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The contract mandates full compliance with MIL-STD-129 for packaging and labeling, MIL-STD-130N for item marking, and ASTM D3951 for commercial packaging, subject to precedence by DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise specified, and the contractor must adhere to SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003 quality standards. The contract includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering small business representation, employment equity, trafficking in persons, hazard communication, sustainable products, cybersecurity safeguards, and NIST SP 800-171 compliance, with mandatory electronic invoicing through WAWF. Special requirements prohibit hexavalent chromium, toxic material disposal on military installations, and acquisition of defense items from certain Chinese entities, while requiring hazardous material labeling consistent with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. Offerors must be registered in AMPS and submit proposals via DIBBS, with representations required on size status, UEI and CAGE codes, and potential provision of covered telecommunications equipment. Payment instructions and DoDAACs will be detailed in the award, with no contract type formally specified, though procurement likely followed simplified acquisition procedures with potential HUBZone price evaluation preferences.