53--RIVET,SOLID
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Solid Rivets (PSC 5320). This solicitation has been amended to update administrative details and extend the response deadline. Proposals are due February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the supply of solid rivets under NAICS code 332722 (Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing). Key technical and administrative requirements include:
- Item Unique Identification and Valuation (IUID) compliance (JAN 2023).
- Adherence to Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirements.
- Compliance with the Buy American Act, Balance of Payments Program, and Free Trade Agreements.
- Use of Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for electronic payment processing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 20, 2026
- Published: January 23, 2026
- Delivery: Early and incremental deliveries are explicitly accepted and preferred by the government.
Evaluation
Award will be based on standard Navy procurement procedures. The government's acceptance of a contractor's proposal will constitute a bilateral agreement to issue contractual documents via electronic commerce methods (email or facsimile).
Additional Notes
Amendment 1 updated the buyer code to N791.13 and extended the closing date from the original schedule to February 2026. Offerors must ensure they use the updated annual representations and certifications (MAR 2025 deviation).