Padlock

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to procure 5,000 padlocks (NSN 5340006821508) through a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation. The procurement is targeting small businesses and requires electronic quote submission by December 30, 2024. Qualified vendors must be able to deliver the padlocks to DLA DISTRIBUTION CHERRY POINT within 95 days after order date. The solicitation falls under the Hardware Manufacturing NAICS category (332510) and Hardware and Abrasives PSC category (53-P). While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the RFQ indicates that all responsible sources may submit a quote for consideration.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, meaning only small business entities are eligible to compete for the contract. The procurement is for standard padlocks, with a quantity of 5,000 units to be delivered to the Defense Logistics Agency's Cherry Point distribution center. The electronic solicitation documents will be available through a provided link, and no hard copies will be distributed. Potential offerors should note that digitized drawings and military specifications can be retrieved electronically. The contract appears to be a straightforward procurement with a focused delivery timeline and specific product requirements for standard padlocks used within military logistics operations.