Commercial Item Determination and FAR Part 12 Compliance Support

The contract seeks to assist offerors in proving that their padlock meets the criteria for a commercial item under FAR Part 12 by gathering and organizing essential documentation including sales history, pricing records, and evidence of market availability. This support is critical for ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and enabling the padlock to be procured under streamlined commercial item procedures, which reduce administrative burdens and promote efficiency in government contracting. The work involves thorough research and analysis to build a compelling case that the product is sold to the general public in substantial quantities, priced competitively, and available without government-specific modifications. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under the NAICS code 541611, indicating the nature of the services relates to administrative management and general management consulting activities. It was posted on May 7, 2026, with a response deadline of May 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting activity is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, a division of the Department of Defense, and while no specific place of performance or point of contact is provided, the work is expected to be performed remotely using available market data and documentation. No set-aside designation applies, making the opportunity open to all eligible subcontractors regardless of business size or category.