53--PADLOCK

This procurement involves the supply of a large quantity of padlocks, with an initial order of 2,876 units and an additional 4,748 units, both scheduled for delivery to the DLA Distribution Depot in Oklahoma within 140 days after contract award. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under a combined procurement approach and is designated as a total small business set-aside under the SBA, emphasizing opportunities for small businesses to participate. The NAICS code associated with this contract is 332510, which pertains to hardware manufacturing, specifically padlocks. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense through the DLA Land and Maritime office in Columbus, Ohio. All responsible small businesses are encouraged to submit electronic quotes by the response deadline of October 2, 2025. The solicitation details, including digitized drawings, military specifications, and standards, are accessible electronically via the provided links, with hard copies unavailable. Questions regarding the solicitation should be directed via email to the designated contact, with further information available through the DIBBS website. The contract aims to fulfill the military's security and logistical needs for padlocks efficiently, leveraging small business participation under the specified set-aside provisions.