Brand Name-Best Lock systems

SOL #: W912DW-27-R-A003Special Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W071 ENDIST SEATTLE

SEATTLE, WA, 98134-2329, United States

Place of Performance

Fairchild Air Force Base, WA

NAICS

Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction (237120)

PSC

Construction Of Fuel Supply Facilities (Y1NA)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c76cc5a6d8e14c0aa5309e2573556656/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 19, 2026

Action Date

Apr 2, 2026, 5:00 PM

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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seattle District (USACE) has issued a Special Notice / Notice of Intent regarding a brand name or equal requirement for Best Lock systems. This requirement is for a future FY26 project to Construct a Hydrant Fueling Facility – Area C (DESC2506) at Fairchild Air National Guard Base, WA. Interested parties capable of meeting this requirement are invited to submit capability statements by April 2, 2026, 10:00 AM PT.

Purpose and Requirement

This notice informs potential bidders that USACE intends to include a brand name requirement for Best Lock systems, including a proprietary pin system and door hardware compatible with Cormax Best cores, as part of the construction contract solicitation for the new fueling facility. The justification for this specific requirement is to ensure proper management and maintenance of physical security, aligning with the existing proprietary pin system used by the Air National Guard at Fairchild AFB. Using a different system would result in substantial and unrecoverable duplication of costs.

Submission Details

This is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. However, if any interested party believes they can meet the "brand name or equal" requirement for Best lock systems, they may submit a capability statement. Submissions must be in writing, contain sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirement, and comply with Provision 52.225-12 (Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements) and Clause 52.225-11 (Buy American-Construction Materials under Trade Agreements).