SAM #6923G526Q0087

Procurement of Galvanized Open Link Buoy Chains for GLS

The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is seeking quotes for the supply and delivery of AtoN Buoy Chains. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation - Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) - Lock Operations and Marine Services - Products Requested: - 12 units of 1-1/8" diameter x 90' length Open Link Buoy Chain - Galvanized, new, with mill certification - Used for mooring floating aids to navigation (AtoN) - Firm fixed price - No specific part number or OEM specified - Services Requested: - Freight service for delivery to GLS Receiving Warehouse in Massena, NY - Unique Requirements: - Chains must be new, galvanized, and accompanied by mill certification - Delivery required within 45 days after contract award - Potential contractor personnel access to federal facilities and possible travel - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; procurement is open to small businesses under NAICS 332111 (Iron and Steel Forging) - All technical specifications and requirements are detailed in the Statement of Work and technical attachments

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the Format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01 dated March 13, 2026. This requirement is prepared in accordance with FAR Part RFO 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This requirement is being solicited as a 100% Total Small Business Set Aside. The NAICS Code is 332111 – Iron and Steel Forging with a small business size standard of 750 employees. The solicitation number is 6923G526Q0087.

**NOTE: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and have an active registration at the time of this solicitation closing.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: See Attachment B –Pricing Sheet.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The Contractor shall provide AtoN Buoy Chain, all in exact accordance with this solicitation and attached Statement of Work (SOW).

CONTRACT TYPE: This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) that will result in the award of a firm fixed price purchase order under FAR RFO Part 12, subject to the availability of funds.

CONTRACT PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance will require that delivery be made no  more than 45 days after award.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE/ACCEPTANCE: The awarded contractor shall deliver products to GLS Receiving  Warehouse, 251 Fregoe Road, Massena, NY 13662.

QUOTE DUE DATE: September 01, 2026, 2:00PM EST. Quotes must be sent via e-mail to chora.snyder@dot.gov, no later than Tuesday, September 01, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.

QUESTIONS DUE DATE: August 25, 2026, 2:00PM EST. Questions must be sent via e-mail to chora.snyder@dot.gov, no later than Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.  

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