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420 FLTS Toolboxes
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The United States Air Force Test Center at Edwards AFB intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order for brand name Snap-On Toolboxes through non-competitive procedures due to the unique specifications and specialized nature of the Snap-On tooling. The procurement is justified under statutory authority that permits contracting without full and open competition because only an authorized Snap-On reseller can meet strict Air Force standards relating to tool control, foreign object debris (FOD) prevention, and warranty preservation. These toolboxes require factory-level customization, including patented laser-etched organizational identifiers that comply with aerospace quality and safety mandates, a process that cannot be replicated by third-party vendors without voiding warranties and increasing risk of contamination or safety issues. This acquisition is classified as a specialized order rather than a standard off-the-shelf purchase, necessitating tools modified on the factory production line to meet strict tooling and foam insert compatibility for immediate flight line use. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332510 and is expected to be awarded around May 29, 2026. Interested vendors must register in the System for Award Management and submit detailed technical packages demonstrating capability. The Air Force has appointed points of contact to handle inquiries and an ombudsman to address concerns, but this notice does not obligate the government to award a contract or reimburse costs for submitted information.
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Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
Edwards, CA, 93524, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Amendment 5: Update the "Tool Listing" excel file v2.
Amendment 4: Reopen solicitation and extend the response due date to 8 Jun 2026 at 5pm. Contractors are encouraged to use the excel file titled "Tool Listing" when quoting and carefully review all line items and quantities to ensure all quotes are completed prior to submission.
Amendment 3- Update questions and answers and add xls. toolbox sheet.
Amendment 2 Extend question and answer period to 27 May 2026 and extend quotes due 29 May 2026.
Amendment 1: The purpose of this amendment is to update the Statement or Requirements (SOR) and address Q&As that were received.
SUBJECT: AFTC/PZZG, Edwards AFB, CA. is seeking to procure a toolboxes.
** See attached Statement of Requirements for specifications**
REQUIREMENTS - THIS IS A TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.
Quotes shall include Freight: FOB Destination Edwards AFB, CA 93524.
Projected PoP: 30 Days ARO
NAICS 332510 " Hardware Manufacturing" - Size Standard 750 Employees
Vendors who believe they can meet the minimum salient characteristics for this requirement for toolboxes as described in the attached Statement of Requirements (SOR) are invited to submit a quote.
Offerors are required to submit their Quote with enough information for the Government to evaluate the minimum requirements detailed in the solicitation.
EVALUATION CRITERIA: Order will be awarded to the vendor whose quote provides the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. In accordance with FAR 8.405-1(f), the following factors may also be considered (in addition to price):
- Past performance.
- Special features of the supply or service required for effective program performance.
- Trade-in considerations.
- Probable life of the item selected as compared with that of a comparable item.
- Warranty considerations.
- Maintenance availability.
- Environmental and energy efficiency considerations.
- Delivery terms.
The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
***Please read the evaluation criteria closely. If vendor does not provide a full response, it will be found unresponsive***
The solicitation provides that quotations will be evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LTPA). The award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for technical acceptability. This factor is the: (1) Ability to provide the required toolboxes as defined in the attached SOR. The agency will first rank quotations according to price, from lowest to highest, and will evaluate the lowest-priced quotation as either technically acceptable or unacceptable, reserving the right to evaluate additional quotations for technical acceptability if deemed to be in the best interest of the government.
Evaluation Factors:
1. Price
2. Technically Acceptability
The Government will award a purchase order resulting from the solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote is fully responsive to the solicitation.
Please also include the following in/with your quotes:
-Delivery lead time
-Details regarding any warranties or support plans applicable to this purchase
-Quote validity period
-CAGE/UEI *must* be on the quote
-Discount Terms
All responses are to be sent to jenna.jacobson@us.af.mil and anne.beach@us.af.mil. Questions are due no later than 4 Jun 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PST. Responses are due no later than 8 Jun 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PST.