NSN 5320-011345839, RIVET,BLIND
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for the new manufacture of RIVET,BLIND (NSN 5320-011345839), specifically item NAS9301BNS-5-05. This effort aims to identify capable sources for procurement, manufacturing, inspection, testing, and logistics. Responses are due by April 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment required for the new manufacture of the specified rivet. This includes procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, addressing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. Estimated requirements are CLIN 1: 250.67 (PG), CLIN 2: 375.29 (PG), and CLIN 3: 3,852.10 (PG).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing)
- Set-Aside: Based on responses, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition, with multiple awards possible.
- Response Due: April 16, 2026, by 6:00 PM ET
- Published: April 9, 2026
Evaluation
The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to: (1) provide services consistent in scope and scale; (2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources; (3) implement a successful project management plan (including compliance with tight program schedules, cost containment, meeting and tracking performance, hiring and retention of key personnel, and risk mitigation); and (4) provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract.
Submission Instructions & Additional Notes
Interested parties should submit: (1) Organization name, address, email, website, telephone, and size/type of ownership; and (2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. Responses must be emailed to ive.allen@dla.mil. Drawings, Technical Orders, and Qualification Requirements are not available. Companies desiring to be reviewed and qualified as an "Approved Source" must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package through DoDSafe. To initiate a SAR submission, email dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil with the subject "Request a SAR drop off," including CAGE code, NSN, and the email address for the DoDSafe link.