Locks & Lock Supplies

A blanket order for locks and lock supplies is being issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for delivery to the San Antonio State Supported Living Center from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with an option to extend for one additional year at the agency’s discretion. The solicitation, numbered HHS0017823, was posted on July 31, 2026, with responses due by August 14, 2026, and is governed under the state’s procurement rules rather than the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The North American Industry Classification System code is 444140, and this is a state-level solicitation under the SLED category. Bidders must submit complete proposals including Exhibits A through E, covering affirmations, pricing, and scope of work, with no page limits but an emphasis on clarity and economy. All submissions must be delivered via email, online portal, or physical mail to the specified Austin address and cannot exceed 25 MB in size. The contract ceiling is $50,000 for the base period, with no pricing provided in the solicitation since it is to be filled by respondents. Delivery must comply with strict labeling requirements on cartons and pallets, including the agency purchase order number, description of contents, and quantity per container, and must occur between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM at the destination facility, excluding 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Inspection and acceptance occur upon delivery at the HHSC facility, where the government solely determines compliance; rejected items must be returned at the vendor’s expense. Products must be new, unreworked, and meet or exceed specifications without unauthorized substitutions. Evaluation for award is based on a best value trade-off, not lowest price, prioritizing technical compliance, past vendor performance (using the CPA Vendor Performance Tracking System with a minimum “C” grade required), and ability to perform, with price as a secondary but still critical factor. Vendors must provide a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), disclose any felony convictions, pending legal actions, employment of former state employees, and certify compliance with state-specific preferences such as Texas-produced goods, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and use of recycled materials. Subcontracting is prohibited without prior written approval, and all subcontractors must adhere to the same contract terms, including E-Verify compliance and restrictions on foreign ownership tied