U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Bid Protests #47QSSC-25-R-3040N

GSA Solicitation for Security Containers and Vault/Armory Doors (QPL Restricted)

The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking proposals for GSA-approved security containers and vault/armory doors through Solicitation No. 47QSSC-25-R-3040N. - Government Buyer: - Agency: General Services Administration (GSA) - Products/Services Requested: - GSA-approved security containers and vault/armory doors - 1,024 distinct line items identified by National Stock Number (NSN) and manufacturer part numbers - Products are used for secure storage of classified documents, munitions, arms, explosives, funds, and valuables - OEMs and Vendors: - Only manufacturers listed on the GSA Qualified Products List (QPL) are eligible (nine OEMs; specific names not provided) - Notable Requirements: - Strict eligibility: Only QPL-listed manufacturers may compete - Compliance with GSA testing and hazardous material shipping standards - Submission of pricing and technical drawings for each NSN - Administrative offset clause for late delivery - Federal lock modifications considered minor are included - Contract Structure: - Multiple fixed-price IDIQ contracts - Combined ceiling value of $300 million - 1-year base period with four 1-year option periods - Price adjustments allowed only after the first 12 months and once every 12 months thereafter

Description

The General Services Administration (GSA) issued a solicitation (RFP No. 47QSSC-25-R-3040N) for GSA-approved security containers and vault/armory doors. The procurement is for multiple fixed-price indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts over a 1-year base period plus four 1-year options, with a ceiling value of $300 million. Competition is restricted to manufacturers on the qualified products list (QPL), covering 1,024 supplies identified by national stock number (NSN) and manufacturer. The evaluation process includes administrative compliance, technical capability, and price reasonableness phases. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) denied a protest challenging the use of commercial item procedures and alleged ambiguities in the solicitation.

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