U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Bid Protests #B-423834.2

GSA Solicitation for QPL-Approved Security Containers and Vault/Armory Doors

The General Services Administration (GSA) is soliciting bids for GSA-approved security containers and vault/armory doors to safeguard classified documents, munitions, and other sensitive materials. - Government Buyer: - General Services Administration (GSA) - Products/Services Requested: - 1,024 line items of security containers and vault/armory doors - Items identified by National Stock Number (NSN) and manufacturer part numbers - All products must be GSA-approved and listed on the Qualified Products List (QPL) - Products must meet federal specifications and include minor federal lock modifications - OEMs and Vendors: - Only nine QPL-approved manufacturers are eligible (specific names not listed in the solicitation) - Notable Requirements: - Only QPL-listed OEMs may compete; resellers/distributors are not eligible unless they are the manufacturer - Compliance with hazardous material shipping standards is required - Administrative offset clause applies for late delivery - Offerors must submit pricing and technical drawings for each item quoted - Contracts awarded on an item-by-item basis - Multiple fixed-price IDIQ contracts with a combined ceiling of $300 million - 1-year base period with four 1-year option periods (up to five years total) - Price adjustments allowed only after the first 12 months and annually thereafter

Description

The General Services Administration (GSA) issued a solicitation for GSA-approved security containers and vault/armory doors used to store classified documents, munitions, and valuables. The procurement involves multiple fixed-price indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts over a 1-year base period with four 1-year option periods, with a combined ceiling value of $300 million. Competition is restricted to manufacturers with products on the qualified products list (QPL), covering 1,024 supplies identified by national stock number (NSN). The solicitation includes a three-phase evaluation process assessing administrative compliance, technical capability, and price reasonableness. The protest filed by Alpha Safe and Vault, Inc. against the solicitation was denied by the GAO, affirming the agency's determinations and procedures.

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