NOTICE OF THE GOVERNMENT’S INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE AWARD CONTRACT TO SALSBURY INDUSTRIES INC FOR CELLPHONE LOCKER BOXES
ID: CL071020251048Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEWASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS)WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICESWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA

NAICS

Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215)

PSC

CABINETS, LOCKERS, BINS, AND SHELVING (7125)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/70f84134cf63472db4697eb754522917/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Washington Headquarters Services, intends to issue a sole source award contract to Salsbury Industries Inc. for the provision of cellphone locker boxes. This procurement is necessitated by security policies aimed at restricting cellphone use within classified areas of the Pentagon, ensuring compliance with building and fire marshal regulations. The estimated contract value ranges from $100,000 to $125,000, and interested parties may express their interest and capability by contacting the designated officials via email by 10:00 A.M. EST on August 5, 2025. This notice does not constitute a request for proposals or quotes, and the government retains discretion over the competitive procurement process.

    Point(s) of Contact
    KAREN SMITH
    karen.a.smith202.civ@mail.mil
    Nakesha Walton
    nakesha.s.walton.ctr@mail.mil
    Files
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    A20 Notice of Intent.pdf
    The Department of Defense (DoD), specifically the Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate, intends to award a sole source contract to Salsbury Industries Inc. for the provision of cellphone locker boxes. This requirement stems from adherence to security policies aimed at restricting cellphone use within the Pentagon. The estimated contract value is between $100,000 and $125,000. Salsbury Industries Inc. is identified as the only vendor capable of meeting specific requirements for these locker boxes, including compliance with Pentagon building and fire marshal regulations. The procurement will utilize simplified acquisition procedures as defined in FAR 13.5 for commercial products. Interested parties may express their interest in contributing to a competitive procurement by contacting specified officials by a set deadline. This notice reiterates that it does not constitute a request for proposals or quotes, emphasizing the government's discretion in determining the need for a competitive process. The primary NAICS code associated with this procurement is 337215, covering locker manufacturing.
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