53--LOCK BAR

The contract involves the procurement of lock bars identified by the National Stock Number 5340015659717, with an initial quantity of eight units. Deliveries are to be made within 58 days after order award, and shipments will be sent to various Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) depots within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS) through consolidation and containerization points. The procurement may be awarded as an Automated Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with a duration of one year or until orders reach a cumulative value of $350,000. The contract anticipates approximately three orders annually, specifying a guaranteed minimum order quantity of one unit. The approved source for these items is noted as 75Q65 3523681. This solicitation is issued electronically as a request for quotation (RFQ) under NAICS code 332510, relevant to fabricated structural metal manufacturing, by DLA Land and Maritime located in Columbus, Ohio. No hard copies of the solicitation or related technical documentation such as specifications or drawings are provided. Qualified vendors from any location may submit bids electronically by the deadline of March 31, 2026. Questions about the solicitation should be directed via email to the buyer indicated in the contract document, and all submissions are to be made through the designated online portal. The estimated number of orders, terms, and shipping arrangements reflect a streamlined procurement process aiming to fulfill multiple potential orders under a single contract structure.