PADLOCK
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime is conducting a Sources Sought for PADLOCKs (NSN 5340-01-217-5068). This market research aims to identify potential manufacturers for a future Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) or Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC). The current approved sources are SARGENT & GREENLEAF INC and PACIFIC LOCK COMPANY. Responses are due by May 15, 2026.
Scope of Interest
This notice specifically concerns National Stock Number (NSN) 5340-01-217-5068, PADLOCK. The item has an AMC/AMSC designation of "1C", indicating suitability for competitive acquisition but requiring engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Existing approved sources retain data rights and manufacturing knowledge. Alternate sources must qualify through the design control activity's procedures.
Information Requested from Potential Suppliers
DLA is seeking comprehensive information to inform a future solicitation, including:
- Company Information: Status (manufacturer/dealer/distributor), size, socio-economic group, and commercial distribution network.
- Commercial Item Determination: Details on whether the item is considered commercial by DoD, sold to non-Government customers, and availability of commercial sales history, catalogs, or brochures.
- Contracting Preferences: Interest in pursuing an IDC, preferred contract structure, and willingness to agree to a three-year base period with options.
- Delivery Capabilities: Maximum quantity deliverable, minimum delivery order quantity, and approximate best delivery time.
- Pricing Considerations: Impact of guaranteed minimum amounts on pricing and information on quantity/price breaks.
Source Approval Process
Companies wishing to become an "Approved Source" must submit an Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) package through the DLA Weapons Support program. This package must demonstrate the prospective contractor's ability to manufacture the product to the same or higher quality standard as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Further details are available on the DLA Weapons Support website.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage, but qualification process implies restricted competition)
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published: May 7, 2026
Submission Instructions
All information and responses to the market survey should be submitted directly to the Contract Specialist, Santiago Diaz Capurro, via email at Santiago.DiazCapurro@dla.mil.