CherryLOCK G689 Rivet Kit
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA469026Q0044
- Agency
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Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333991 Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5130 Hand Tools, Power Driven
- Place of performance
- Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota 57706, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 28 Maintenance Squadron, Air Combat Command, is procuring two G689 CherryLock pneumatic-hydraulic riveter guns, two 680B46 straight adapters, and two each of Cherry Pulling Heads (H9055-3, H9055-4, H9055-5, H9055-6) as a total small business set-aside, with quotes due September 14, 2026.
Place of performance is Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota. Delivery is FOB Destination no later than 180 days after contract award.
The procurement is justified by operational need to install CherryLock NAS1400 blind rivets larger than -9 grip length on B-1B aircraft structural repairs; current tooling lacks capacity to perform these critical installations. Air Force Technical Order 1-1A-8 mandates Cherry Aerospace tooling, and substitute or open-market brands would violate technical order requirements and risk improper fastener installation, potentially causing catastrophic structural fatigue or failure during flight operations. The riveter gun must operate at 90–110 PSI air pressure with a 1.475-inch stroke, 3,800 lbs pulling force at 90 PSI, 12.85 lbs weight, 74.1 dB(A) noise level, vibration less than 2.5 m/s², and 0.50 SCF air consumption per cycle. Equipment must install blind rivets NAS1398, NAS1399, NAS1400, NAS1738, and NAS1739 (−8 rivet diameter, all grip lengths) and accommodate H681-3C, H681-4C, H681-5C, H681-6C, and H681-8C pulling head assemblies.
Award will be Firm-Fixed-Price to the offeror whose conforming offer is most advantageous, price and other factors considered. Funds are not presently available; the Government's obligation is contingent upon availability of appropriated funds. NAICS 333991, PSC 5130.
Notice text
The 28 Maintenance Squadron, Aircraft Structural Maintenance shop, requires the procurement of two (2) G689 CherryLock pneumatic-hydraulic riveter guns, two (2) 680B46 straight adapters, and two (2) of each of the following Cherry Pulling Heads: H9055-3, H9055-4, H9055-5, and H9055-6 IAW Attachmentr 1: Salient Characteristics.
Basis for Award: The Government intends to award a single, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to the offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Technical and Price Factors that will be utilized.
• Delivery: Required delivery is FOB Destination to Ellsworth AFB, SD, no later than 180 days after contract award.
• Attachment: All information necessary to submit a quote is contained in the attached RFQ document titled FA469026Q0044. Offerors must read the attachment in its entirety before submitting a quote.
○ Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics
○ Attachment 2 - Solicitation FA469026Q0044
○ Attachment 3 - Brand Name Justification_Redacted
• Important Dates:
○ Quotes Due: All quotes must be received via email by the Response Date and Time listed in this notice.
***Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer***
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attach_3 Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf | ||
| Attach_1 Salient Characteristics.pdf | ||
| Attach_2 Solicitation FA469026Q0044.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| CherryLOCK G689 Rivet Kit | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| CherryLOCK G689 Rivet Kit (Sources Sought) | Pre-Solicitation |
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