Supply of Rim Lock Sets (NSN 5340-01-371-1658)

The contract requires the manufacture or supply of 62 rim lock sets that must fully comply with federal and military specifications, specifically meeting all form, fit, and function requirements for the National Stock Number 5340-01-371-1658. These lock sets are intended for use in defense-related applications and must adhere to strict quality and performance standards mandated by the Department of Defense. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses certified by the Small Business Administration are eligible to respond, reinforcing a mandate to support small business participation in defense contracting. The North American Industry Classification System code 332510 indicates the work falls under the locksmith and security hardware manufacturing sector. The contract was posted on July 23, 2026, with a response deadline of August 7, 2026, allowing potential suppliers a four-week window to prepare and submit their proposals. The contracting activity is under the Land Supplier Operations Vehicle Support organization within the Department of Defense, though no specific office address or point of contact is listed. Performance location details are not provided, suggesting delivery may be directed to one or more unspecified Department of Defense facilities. Interested parties must access the full solicitation through the DIBBS platform at the provided URL to obtain detailed technical specifications, submission instructions, and evaluation criteria necessary to respond effectively.