REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) SOURCES SOUGHT - Locksmithing Equipment, Hardware, Cores, Key Blanks, Key Management Solution

N0016424SNC16 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) SOURCES SOUGHT -

Locksmithing Equipment, Hardware, Cores, Key Blanks, Key Management Solution – PSC 5340 - NAICS 332510

Issue Date 26 July 2024 – Closing Date 1 August 2024 1600 EDT

The intent of this notice is to identify potential offerors and to measure interest for all viable sources.  The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division Contracts Department, Crane, Indiana is currently seeking potential sources for a Firm Fixed Price type contract for the material supplies and installation services listed in this document.  Delivery location and place of performance is Naval Support Activity (NSA Crane), Crane, Indiana.  

Potential and interested offerors are invited to submit capability statements applicable to the supplies and necessary work for the following:

1. Key punch machine, A2 system, quantity 2
2. Large capping press for 150 spacing SFIC cores (utilizes brass capping strips), quantity 2
3. Extended handle for large capping press for 150 spacing SFIC cores, quantity 2
4. SFIC A2 combinating kit with accessories (include industrial pinning kit), quantity 4
5. SFIC A2 combinating kit, quantity 4
6. Capping block with punch, quantity 4
7. Ejector punch, quantity 8
8. Key guage, SFIC A2, quantity 4
9. Pin segment tweezers, quantity 4
10. I/C core caps, machined (bag of 500, brass), quantity 60
11. I/C core springs, long (bag of 500), quantity 60
12. A2 bottom pin, #0 (vial of 100, nickel silver), quantity 30 13. A2 bottom pin, #1 (vial of 100, nickel silver), quantity 30 14. A2 bottom pin, #2 (vial of 100, nickel silver), quantity 30 15. A2 bottom pin, #3 (vial of 100, nickel silver), quantity 30 16. A2 bottom pin, #4 (vial of 100, nickel silver), quantity 30 17. A2 bottom pin, #5 (vial of 100, nickel silver), quantity 30 18. A2 bottom pin, #6 (vial of 100, nickel silver), quantity 30 19. A2 bottom pin, #7 (vial of 100, nickel silver), quantity 30 20. A2 bottom pin, #8 (vial of 100, nickel silver), quantity 30

1. A2 bottom pin, #9 (vial of 100, nickel silver), quantity 30
2. A2 top pin, #1 (vial of 100, colored brass), quantity 30 23. A2 top pin, #2 (vial of 100, colored brass), quantity 30 24. A2 top pin, #3 (vial of 100, colored brass), quantity 30 25. A2 top pin, #4 (vial of 100, colored brass), quantity 30 26. A2 top pin, #5 (vial of 100, colored brass), quantity 30 27. A2 top pin, #6 (vial of 100, colored brass), quantity 30

1. A2 top pin, #7 (vial of 100, colored brass), quantity 30
2. A2 top pin, #8 (vial of 100, colored brass), quantity 30
3. A2 top pin, #9 (vial of 100, colored brass), quantity 30
4. A2 top pin, #10 (vial of 100, colored brass), quantity 30 32. A2 top pin, #11 (vial of 100, colored brass), quantity 30

33. A2 top pin, #12 (vial of 100, colored brass), quantity 30 34. A2 top pin, #13 (vial of 100, colored brass), quantity 30 35. A2 top pin, #14 (vial of 100, colored brass), quantity 30 36. A2 top pin, #15 (vial of 100, colored brass), quantity 30 37. A2 top pin, #16 (vial of 100, colored brass), quantity 30 38. A2 top pin, #17 (vial of 100, colored brass), quantity 30 39. A2 top pin, #18 (vial of 100, colored brass), quantity 30

1. A2 top pin, #19 (vial of 100, colored brass), quantity 30
2. Key management solution (key control, requests/approvals, lost key process, key assignments)
3. Restricted keyway cores, zoned with letter of authorization required for additional purchase, uncombinated (626 finish, 7 pin, A2), quantity 30,000
4. Restricted keyway uncut keys, zoned with letter of authorization required for additional purchase, (7 pin, A2), quantity 60,000
5. Installation 

As permitted by FAR Part 10, this notice is a market research tool being utilized for informational and planning purposes.  Your responses will assist the Government in the development of its acquisition strategy for a possible solicitation, to be issued at a later date, and in determining whether any type of small business set-aside is possible for this procurement or whether full and open competitive procedures should be utilized.

This is a sources sought notice, and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposals or as any commitment or obligation on the part of the Government to issue a solicitation.  The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request for interested sources, therefore proposals will not be considered.  No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice or any follow-up information requests.  

Response is strictly voluntary.  It is not mandatory to submit a response to this notice.  It should be noted that information gathered through this notice may significantly influence our acquisition strategy, and all interested parties are encouraged to respond.

Submission instructions:  Responses shall be sent to Kelly Kapanzhi at

Kelly.l.kapanzhi.civ@us.navy.mil.  Phone calls will not be accepted.  Responses are due not later than 4:00 PM EDT, August 1, 2024 and must include the information requested below.  This is strictly market research and the Government will not entertain any questions.  The capability packages are not expected to be proposals, but rather statements with background supporting the company’s existing experience within the industry.  All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government.  All submitted information will not be disclosed outside of the Government.  Respondents will not be notified of the results of the market research evaluation.  Firms shall submit a capability statement, indicating interest, on company letterhead, demonstrating the firm’s qualifications to provide for the requirement in full.  Responses must be complete and sufficiently detailed to address the specific information.  Submissions shall not exceed three pages, 10-point font, in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.  The documentation shall address the following:

A.  Company Profile Information:

1. Company name and address,
2. Affiliate information:  parent company, joint venture partners, and potential teaming partners;
3. Year the firm was established and number of employees;
4. Two points of contact (names, titles, phone numbers, email addresses);
5. Unique Entity Identification Number and CAGE Code, as registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://sam.gov/;
6. Small Business designation or status B.  Capability Statement:

Capability statement must clearly indicate how your firm is able to provide the supplies and services listed in this document, provide clear and comprehensive information supporting your experience and expertise, and a statement of relevant past performance or relevant company experience.  Include any other relevant information.

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS BEING ISSUED FOR PLANNING AND MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY.  THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.  RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT CONSIDERED AS OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT.  THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT AND WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COSTS INCURRED BY INTERESTED PARTIES RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE.