58--Lock Cores for Hoover Dam

Solicitation R15PS00445, issued on July 1, 2015, by the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, sought the design and implementation of two new key systems and the procurement of 770 lock cores and keys for the Hoover Dam. This procurement was designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332510, with the award structured as a firm-fixed price purchase order granted to the lowest priced, responsive quote. The project required a delivery date of August 31, 2015, with installation to be handled by Reclamation staff. The technical requirements specified that the new key systems must feature at least 1,000 codes and maintain strict confidentiality regarding key settings. Due to the necessity of compatibility with existing hardware and the high cost of replacing current assemblies, the agency issued a brand name justification for Best Brand lock cores or an equivalent. To maximize competition while ensuring technical compatibility, the agency solicited quotes from multiple authorized resellers under the statutory authority of FAR 11.105 and 6.302-1.