PADLOCK

Solicitation SPE7MX-26-R-X071 is an unrestricted, firm-fixed-price indefinite-quantity contract issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime for the procurement of high-security, key-operated padlocks under NSN 5340-01-217-5068. The acquisition has a maximum aggregate value of 8,385,287.04 dollars and a minimum dollar amount of 18,633.97 dollars, with the government intending to make single or split awards to up to two contractors per NSN/CLIN group. The contract supports a three-year base period and two option years, with an estimated annual requirement of 1,664 units. Approved sources include Sargent and Greenleaf Inc and Pacific Lock Company. Proposals are evaluated based on a trade-off between price and non-price factors, where combined non-price factors are approximately equal to price. Key evaluation criteria include past performance via the Supplier Performance Risk System, proposed delivery, surge and sustainment capabilities, and a mandatory small business participation commitment of at least 3 percent of the total annual awarded value. Delivery timelines vary based on testing requirements, ranging from 295 days after the date of order if testing is waived to 475 days if Government First Article Testing and Production Lot Testing are required. Technical requirements specify that all items must be new and unused, with packaging and marking adhering to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 standards. Keys must be serialized with a Unique Item Identifier per DoDM 5100.76. Contractors must utilize the Wide Area Workflow system for invoicing and payment. Additionally, the contract mandates compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification levels for handling controlled unclassified information and prohibits the use of mercury in packaging. The final deadline for responses, following multiple extensions, is October 30, 2026.