Sources Sought: Locksmith Services
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 Department of the Army, through the 149th Fighter Wing, has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify contractors capable of providing locksmith services at DWG, TX. This includes lock repairs, drilling to access locked-out GSA containers, and preventative maintenance. Responses are requested by February 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for locksmith services covering multiple projects. This includes:
- Troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, or replacing failed access control hardware on GSA-approved security containers and Special Access Program Facilities (SAPF), specifically Kaba Mas X-10 and Sargent & Greenleaf 2890 series hardware.
- Drilling GSA containers that have failed in the locked position to gain access (repair after access is not required).
- Performing preventative maintenance on specific locksets, such as the X-10 series.
Key Requirements
Contractors must be capable of evaluation/diagnostics and repairing/overhauling these locks. A critical qualification is retaining GSA certified safe and vault technicians. A clarification document confirms that this GSA certification is sufficient to meet the "Department of War Lock Program participant" status mentioned in the PWS.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 17, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
- Published: February 12, 2026
Response Instructions
Interested companies should respond by providing:
- Confirmation of capability for lock evaluation/diagnostics and repair/overhaul.
- Confirmation of holding the required GSA certified safe and vault technician certification.
- Firm name, contact information (UEI number, email, physical address). Questions regarding this notice should be emailed to Candace Fernandez (candace.fernandez@us.af.mil) and Mark Green (mark.green.23@us.af.mil) no later than February 6, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT.
Additional Notes
The place of performance is the 149th Fighter Wing, multiple buildings. The Period of Performance (PoP) is 15 days for Test and Evaluation and 15 days for Repair and/or Replacement. Special requirements include no telework, quality assurance by the Advanced Programs Office, safeguarding Government property, adherence to Combating Trafficking in Persons policy, and potential requirements for facility security clearances (Top Secret, Secret, Confidential) and Common Access Cards (CACs) for personnel if performance is on base.