High Security and Weather Padlocks IAW Salients

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF) is seeking to procure high security and weather-tough padlocks for securing government equipment at remote field locations. The solicitation (RFQ 140G0125Q0062) requires the delivery of two specific padlock types: 800 Weather-Tough Padlocks (PRO SERIES 6125KAW1) and 500 High Security Padlocks (5KA), both keyed to Master Lock #2640. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and will be evaluated based on technical compliance and price, with the contract award going to the lowest priced technically acceptable quote. Potential bidders may submit questions to Cynthia Nicanor via email until March 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM ES, with written quotes due on March 6, 2025, at 11:00 AM ES. The anticipated contract award date is March 31, 2025.

This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332510, with a size standard of 750 employees. The padlocks must meet stringent technical specifications, including heavy laminated steel bodies, hardened boron alloy shackles, and specific dimensional requirements to withstand harsh outdoor environments. Delivery is required within 30 days of purchase order receipt to the USGS facility in Tuscaloosa, AL. Each lock must include two brass or bronze keys and meet specific mechanical characteristics such as dual ball bearings, W1 cylinder, and removable key functionality. Shipping will be at government expense via transportation service order, and the total quantity of 1,300 padlocks will be used by USGS Water Mission Area field offices to secure equipment and shelters in remote locations.