The subject requirement is for the acquisition of NSN 5340012175068 (PADLOCK). A Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order is anticipated. Applicable NAICS is 332510 and Small Business Size Standard is 750.

The solicitation will be unrestricted with other than full and open competition. Currently there are two approved source/part numbers:

SARGENT & GREENLEAF INC (53085) P/N: 951-001

PACIFIC LOCK COMPANY (1E3D8) P/N: PL951D4

The solicitation will be available on or about September 6, 2024 at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp/. Hard copies are not available. Quantity will be noted on the RFQ. This solicitation is being issued under the First Destination Transportation (FDT) program. Inspection/acceptance will be either destination or origin depending on the quality requirements of the NSN and will be identified in the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit an offer/quote, which shall be considered.When evaluating quotes, the final award decision will be based upon a combination of price, delivery, and past performance as described in the solicitation.

Based upon market research, the Government is using the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR subpart 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services.

One or more of the items under this acquisition may be subject to an Agreement on Government Procurement approved and implemented in the United States by the Trade Agreements Act of 1979. All offers shall be in the English language and in U.S. dollars. All interested suppliers may submit an offer.