5180014522175 - Tool Kit, Safety Cable
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The General Services Administration (GSA) is soliciting quotes for a Tool Kit, Safety Cable (NSN 5180014522175), specified as "Brand Name or Equal" to Daniels Manufacturing Corp. Part Number DMC1000. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and quotes are due by February 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is for the procurement of a "TOOL KIT, SAFETY CABLE" with National Stock Number (NSN) 5180-01-452-2175. The kit components include a Preset Tension Safe-T-Cable Tool, Safe-T-Cable, Nose Assembly, Diagonal Cutter, Flat Blade Screwdriver, and Hex Wrench. Delivery locations will be within the Continental United States, with specific addresses provided upon Purchase Order (PO) award.
Contract Details
This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, and an "all-or-none" award will be made by the GSA/Supply Chain Management Contracting Division. Offers must remain valid for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- Supply of Tool Kit, Safety Cable (NSN 5180-01-452-2175), equivalent to Daniels Manufacturing Corp. Part Number DMC1000.
- Bidders must provide detailed information addressing each characteristic for "Brand Name or Equal" determination.
- Prices are requested on a FOB Destination basis, along with the vendor's best delivery lead time.
- Compliance with specific packaging and marking requirements, including MIL-STD-2073-1, ASTM D-3951, GSAM provisions, and Military Standard 129R (Mil-Std-129R) for shipping labels.
- Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) are required for items.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes must be submitted via email by the close date of the RFQ.
- Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) database and capable of receiving Purchase Orders via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or GSA's Order Management Services (OMS) Vendor Portal.
- Evaluation will proceed in stages:
- Administrative Compliance (Pass/Fail): Submission of all required documents and completion of fields on pages 1 and 2 of the RFQ, including Section 3 questions and required clause fill-ins.
- Technical Acceptability (Pass/Fail): Based on meeting technical specifications.
- Price: Lowest evaluated price among offers that pass administrative and technical compliance.
- Offers will be evaluated without discussions; therefore, initial offers should contain the best terms.
Eligibility
This RFQ is set aside exclusively for Small Business concerns in accordance with FAR 19.201 (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-19). The applicable NAICS code is 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees or less.
Important Notes
Vendors are reminded to update their representations and certifications on SAM.gov prior to the solicitation closing. Failure to submit required documents or complete fields as specified will result in non-consideration for award. For questions, contact Amanda Acosta at amanda.acosta@gsa.gov.