53--PADLOCK

The contract involves the procurement of 6,086 units of the NSN 5340011193981 padlock, with delivery specified to the DLA Distribution Depot in Oklahoma. This requirement is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number SPE7M426T185G, posted on June 15, 2026, with a response deadline of June 26, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, following FAR 19.5 guidelines, with the NAICS code 332510, indicating manufacturing of hardware. All responsible vendors, especially those qualifying as small businesses, are encouraged to submit electronic quotes as hard copies of the solicitation and drawings are not available. The procurement is managed by the DLA Land and Maritime office located in Columbus, Ohio, under the Department of Defense. Interested parties may access detailed solicitation documents and military specifications through the provided digital platform, with support available via the primary contact email. The contract type is classified as combined, and vendors must meet the timely electronic submission requirement to be considered. The solicitation emphasizes transparent access to information and encourages broad participation from qualified small business vendors.