The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Land and Maritime), is seeking quotes for the procurement of 2,600 padlocks under solicitation number NSN 5340011193981. This procurement is set aside for Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) firms, emphasizing the importance of supporting small businesses in the hardware manufacturing sector. The padlocks are critical for various defense applications, ensuring security and access control within military operations. Interested vendors must submit their quotes electronically, as hard copies will not be available, and all inquiries should be directed to the DLA via email at DibbsBSM@dla.mil. The deadline for quote submission is 143 days after the award date.