SOURCES SOUGHT
53 -- Medeco Padlocks and Biaxial Key Cutting Machine
- Notice Date
- 9/20/2019
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 332510
— Hardware Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Agricultural Research Service - Plains Area
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- SS-978729
- Archive Date
- 9/24/2019
- Point of Contact
- Jessica Massey, Phone: 970-492-7003
- E-Mail Address
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jessica.massey@ars.usda.gov
(jessica.massey@ars.usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- INTRODUCTION This SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE is to determine the availability of potential small businesses (e.g., 8(a), service-disabled veteran owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, veteran-owned small business, and women-owned small business) that can provide Medeco Padlocks and Biaxial Key Cutting Machine. The information from this market research will help USDA, ARS, NBAF plan their acquisition strategy. Please be sure to indicate if you have a GSA schedule contract, a contract on GSA 8(a) STARS, or a contract on GSA VETS GWAC. THIS IS STRICTLY MARKET RESEARCH. USDA/ARS WILL NOT ENTERTAIN QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS MARKET RESEARCH. BACKGROUND The National Bio and Agro Defense Facility (NBAF) is under construction in Manhattan, KS and is scheduled to be completed in December, 2020. This facility will replace and expand the capabilities for the USDA and DHS scientific programs focused on foreign animal and emerging diseases. Therefore, has a high level of security. In preparation for the new building the need additional locks and key cutting machine of the highest security and quality. RESPONSE INFORMATION In order to respond to this notice, contractors must be able to clearly convey that they can provide what NBAF needs as specified: 1. PART#: Medeco 5461FRO (P), DESCRIPTION:Indoor/Outdoor Padlock, Key Retaining,2 3/8" Shackle Clearance, With Cylinder QTY: 4200 2. PART# Medeco 95M-23000, DESCRIPTION: Biaxial Key Cutting Machine w/key clamps, QTY: 1 Must have: • Patented Key Control Protects against unauthorized duplication of keys. • Protection From Physical Attack Medeco3 padlock cylinders are UL 437 listed and stand up to drilling, picking and other forms of physical attack. • Available in eCylinder System Series Padlocks are also available with Medeco eCylinders for Loss & Liability control. • Special Angle Cut Keys Requires a special key cutting machine and access to Medeco specific blanks, available in a variety of restrictions to support every need. • Picking and Bumping Protection Medeco3 cylinders use a sidebar that prevent the key from rotating until it is elevated, rotated and aligned in the correct position. This feature protects against bumping and picking attacks. • Indoor/Outdoor weather resistant design or with a shrouded shackle. • Extended shackles available for Indoor/Outdoor padlocks • Boron alloy steel shackle which protects against cutting and pulling attacks • Warranty for two (2) years against manufacturer's defects Each response should include the following Business Information: a. DUNS. b. Company Name. c. Company Address. d. Current GSA Schedules appropriate to this Sources Sought. e. Do you have a Government approved accounting system? If so, please identify the agency that approved the system. f. Type of Company (i.e., small business, 8(a), woman owned, veteran owned, etc.) as validated via the System for Award Management (https://www.sam.gov ) g. Company Point of Contact, Phone and Email address Teaming Arrangements: All teaming arrangements should also include the above-cited information and certifications for each entity on the proposed team. Teaming arrangements are encouraged. Responses must be submitted no later than 9/23/2019 @ 12:00 PM MST. Capability statements will not be returned and will not be accepted after the due date. The maximum number of pages for submission is 5 pages. GENERAL INFORMATION This Sources Sought Notice is for information and planning purposes only and should not be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this Notice. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Notice. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this evaluation. Capability statements will not be returned and will not be accepted after the due date. As previously stated, the Government will not entertain questions regarding this Market Research; however, general questions may be forwarded to the following: Contracting Officer: Jessica Massey Email Address: Jessica.Massey@usda.gov
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