Locksmith Services for U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

This federal Request for Proposals (RFP), solicitation number 693JK426R500006, is issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of the Secretary to acquire professional locksmith support services. Set aside for competitive small businesses under NAICS code 561622 (with a size standard of $25 million), the solicitation seeks to award a single, stand-alone contract featuring fixed, fully loaded hourly rates. The contractor will provide skilled installation, repair, and maintenance of locks, door closures, panic hardware, and electronic locking systems. The primary place of performance is the DOT Headquarters in Washington, D.C., with additional services at nearby Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) buildings. Work is scheduled for three days a week, eight hours per day. Key requirements include high school graduation, three to five years of locksmith experience, specialized familiarity with the Best Locking System, Lenel contractor-company certification, and the ability to pass background checks (including FBI fingerprinting). The contract structure consists of a one-year base period starting October 1, 2026, with four subsequent one-year option periods extending through September 30, 2031. Proposals must be submitted via email to designated DOT contacts by 11:30 PM EDT on August 25, 2026. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by August 17, 2026. Electronic invoicing will be managed monthly through the Delphi eInvoicing web portal.