Rivet, blind

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, through contracting office SPE4A6, seeks quotes for 52,865 each of blind rivets (NSN 5320-01-282-9894) under RFQ SPE4A627T9497, with quotes due November 13, 2026. The procurement is No Set-Aside Used and is open to full and small business competition. Quotes must be submitted through DIBBS, and the solicitation uses Fast Auto Evaluation procedures. The PSC is 5320, Rivets.

The attachment summary places delivery at DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Bremerton, WA 98314-6001, with FOB Origin terms and inspection and acceptance at destination. Delivery is due within 171 days of award. The summary also lists a need ship date of May 4, 2027 and an original required delivery date of June 20, 2027. Due to demand volatility, offerors are encouraged to submit quantity ranges. Micro-purchase quotes may be awarded before the return date.

The solicitation designates the item as a critical application item and requires packaging under RP001, sampling per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, and source approval request documentation under RC001. Hazard warning labels and MIL-STD-129 marking apply. The attachment summary names SPS Technologies, LLC (P/N 1661-0414) as the item manufacturer. The procurement carries a DPAS rating of DO-C9. Incorporated clauses include Buy American Act compliance, the covered defense telecommunications equipment prohibition, and U.S.-flag vessel requirements for sea transport.