Engraved Padlocks

INTRODUCTION
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is conducting market research to determine interest, capability, and socio-economic category of potential sources for procurement of 2,416 copies  of  PURCHASING PADLOCKS WITH ENGRAVING.

This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified sources; (2) whether they are small businesses; HUBZone; service-disabled veteran-owned, woman-owned, 8(a), etc.; and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible.  Note: If you are submitting a capabilities statement and your firm does not does not manufacture, print, publish, supply or otherwise deal in reference guides, your capabilities statement must address how your firm will meet performance requirements/Limitations on Subcontracting.  See Federal Acquisition Clauses 52.219-3, 52.219-14, 52.219-27, or 52.219-29 for information concerning performance requirements/limitations.

BACKGROUND
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (LE/FAMS) the Aviation Programs Branch has a requirement to procure 1,500 Sesamee Engraved Padlocks .

SCOPE

TSA is looking for sources that can provide both the Sesamee K436 padlocks with specific engraving.

RESPONSE INFORMATION
In order for the TSA to improve its understanding of market capabilities and identify qualified vendors that are capable of providing the required services, a Contractor's Capabilities Statement is requested. This statement must identify your company's capabilities to meet the requirements identified in the attached DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW), Full Company Name, UEI Number, Tax Id Number, Company Point of Contact, mailing address and phone number, Current Business Size (i.e., small business, 8(a), woman owned, veteran owned, etc.), and what experience you have providing similar and/or same services.

The capabilities statement shall not exceed four (4) pages in length and shall be in either PDF or MS Word Format. 

Telephone responses will not be accepted. Future information about this acquisition, including issuance of a solicitation and/or applicable amendments, will be issued through Contract Opportunities (www.SAM.gov). Interested parties are responsible for ensuring they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition.
This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. A Government requirement for this service is being developed, and a contract may or may not result. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

Draft Requirements

Sesamee K436 Engraved Padlocks Specifications

The Sesamee 436 Combination Padlock features solid brass internal components with a double locking, hardened steel shackle for superior security. The lock comes pre-set to one of 10,000 possible combinations and allows for easy resets for enhanced convenience.
•    1-7/8" brass combination lock
•    commercial box packaging
•    solid brass internal components
•    double locking hardened steel shackle
•    4 dials on bottom
•    resettable combination
•    10,000 possible combinations
These padlocks need to have the following engraving:
US Government Property
If found contact TSA
1-866-883-8533