padlocks, lever locks

NASA's Shared Services Center is procuring specialized locksmith equipment for the Office of Protective Services at Langley Research Center through a brand name requirement solicitation. The procurement specifically calls for 50 BEST 21B772 brass padlocks, 10 BEST 9K37D Grade 1 storeroom lever locks, and 5 Stanley/BEST 45HW7DEU Grade 1 electrified mortise lever locks. The contract will be awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis, with offerors required to be registered in SAM.gov and complete provisions regarding telecommunications equipment. Potential bidders must submit quotes by February 21, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. CT, with technical and contractual questions due by February 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CT. Submissions should be sent to Tessa Martinez at tessa.m.martinez@nasa.gov and must include CAGE/UEI code, FOB destination terms, delivery lead time, and point of contact information.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category, though it falls under the Hardware Retailers NAICS code 444140. The contract period of performance is 60 days from the date of award, with a preferred delivery timeline of 30 days. The goods will be delivered to the NASA Office of Protective Services located in Hampton, VA 23681. The brand name requirement is specifically justified by the need for compatibility with existing equipment, with LOCKMASTERS/BEST brand being the preferred vendor. While no specific award value is mentioned, the procurement involves 65 total lock units across three different specifications. The solicitation emphasizes that using alternative brands would potentially require additional parts, cause system incompatibility, and increase overall project costs.