GSA APPROVED SECURITY CONTAINERS
ID: 202559901Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA)DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGMENT OFFICEFORT GREGG ADAMS, VA, 23801, USA

NAICS

Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423420)

PSC

METAL SCREENING (5335)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), is seeking qualified vendors to provide GSA-approved security containers for the storage of classified national security information. The procurement aims to replace existing security containers that do not meet current standards, as mandated by the Information Security Oversight Office and the General Services Administration, with a focus on ensuring secure storage for multiple Special Access Program Sites. These security containers, which include Class 6 filing cabinets designed for secret, top secret, and confidential documents, are crucial for maintaining the integrity and security of sensitive information across various military applications. Interested small businesses are encouraged to contact Evette N. Evans at evette.n.evans.civ@mail.mil or Gina D. Dedmon at gina.d.dedmon.civ@mail.mil for further details, with procurement expected to continue through 2028.

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    The document outlines specifications for Class 6 filing cabinets, which are GSA-approved for storing secret, top secret, and confidential documents. These cabinets provide substantial protection against covert and surreptitious entry, with various locking mechanisms (Style 1 and Style 2) compliant with Federal Specification FF-L-2740. The filing cabinets are available in different sizes, including two-, four-, and five-drawer options for both letter and legal sizes, with varying dimensions and shipping weights. Each cabinet design may feature single or multiple locks, with options in colors like gray, black, and parchment. Accessories such as laptop organizers and conversion rails are also available. The cabinets are additionally noted for their use in military applications through specially designed field safes intended for mobile tactical communication setups. The document's structure systematically details the cabinet types, design specifications, and available options, indicating its purpose as a governmental procurement resource for secure storage solutions.
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