Handgun Lock Boxes
ID: 70B06C25Q00000407Type: Solicitation
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONPROCUREMENT DIRECTORATE CONTRACTING DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

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Other Metal Container Manufacturing (332439)

PSC

BOXES, CARTONS, AND CRATES (8115)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is seeking qualified small businesses to provide handgun lock boxes under a Total Small Business Set-Aside contract. The procurement aims to establish a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for 5,112 lock boxes, which will be utilized at various CBP academies, including locations in Glynco, GA, and Artesia, NM, with specific requirements for a 24-inch security tether lock. Interested vendors must submit their quotations electronically by August 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, and are encouraged to carefully review the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Statement of Work documents to ensure compliance with all specifications and submission guidelines. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact John Thomas Crockett at john.crockett@dhs.gov or by phone at 317-614-4969.

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    This government Request for Quotation (RFQ) 70B06C25Q00000407 is for the procurement of student handgun lock boxes for various U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) academies. The RFQ outlines a five-year purchasing plan for three distinct locations: the Field Operations Academy (FOA) in Glynco, GA; the US Border Patrol Academy (USBPI) in Artesia, NM; and the Air and Marine Operations Academy (AMOA) in Glynco, GA. The FOA Academy requires 1,920 lock boxes annually for five years, totaling 9,600 units. The USBPI Academy needs 3,000 lock boxes annually, summing to 15,000 units over five years. The AMOA Academy requires 192 lock boxes annually, for a five-year total of 960 units. The RFQ specifies "NFGB-470MG or Equal" as the description for the handgun lock boxes. While quantities are provided, all unit and total prices are listed as $0.00, indicating that pricing proposals are expected from vendors. Delivery addresses for each academy are explicitly provided within the document.
    The document outlines a request for quotations (RFQ) involving the procurement of student lock boxes for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Field Operations Academy in Glynco, GA and the Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, NM. The RFQ, identified as 70B06C25Q0000, specifies the purchase of various quantities of handgun lock boxes (model NFGB-470MG or equal). Over a five-year period, the quantity requested includes 9,600 units for the FOA and 15,000 units for the AMOA, with each item listed for delivery to designated addresses at the respective academies. Each section provides placeholder prices, indicating that costs have yet to be determined. This procurement is part of federal efforts to enhance security and operational efficiency within CBP training facilities, emphasizing the significance of proper equipment for law enforcement training. The document follows a structured format, detailing the procurement requirements, delivery locations, and points of contact for each academy, reflecting compliance with federal RFP standards.
    The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for the procurement of handgun lockboxes as part of a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the NAICS code 332439. Responses to the RFQ must be submitted electronically by August 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, to the contracting officer, John T. Crockett. The period of performance for the procurement is set for five years from the contract award date. Quoters are required to provide a pricing schedule with detailed costs per item and year, and must demonstrate that any proposed equal items meet the required specifications outlined in the Statement of Work. The RFQ emphasizes the importance of careful reading and adherence to submission instructions, highlighting the responsibility of vendors to ensure timely submissions. This solicitation reflects the government's commitment to engage small businesses while addressing procurement needs effectively.
    This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for providing 5,112 handgun lock boxes to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) academies located in Glynco, GA, and Artesia, NM. The objective is to procure specific lock boxes with a 24-inch security tether lock, designed to meet or exceed technical specifications. The contractor is responsible for drop-shipping the equipment within 30 days of the delivery order award. Orders under $10,000 must be paid via Government Purchase Card. The document provides detailed delivery addresses for the Field Operations Academy, Border Patrol Academy, and Air and Marine Academy.
    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for supplying Storage Lock Boxes for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at various academies in Georgia and New Mexico. The primary objective is for the Contractor to deliver 25,560 handgun lock boxes, specifically part number NFGB-470MG, that meet or exceed specified technical standards. These items are to be drop shipped to designated addresses at the Field Operations Academy, Border Patrol Academy, and Air and Marine Academy within 30 days of the order being awarded. Additionally, vendors must accept Government Purchase Cards for orders under $10,000. The delivery addresses, including the names of the receiving individuals, are provided to ensure proper handling of the equipment. This document is a part of federal procurement processes and emphasizes timely delivery and compliance with federal purchasing protocols. It reflects the government's ongoing commitment to secure operations and facility management within its training programs.
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