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Swagging Tool Kit

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The U.S. Air Force is seeking information from potential vendors to determine market availability for a swagging tool kit to be delivered to Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. This is strictly a sources sought action for market analysis purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or binding contract. Interested parties must demonstrate their capability to meet the specified salient characteristics and parts list by submitting a detailed capability statement that includes company name, address, UEI, CAGE code, point of contact with full details, and any active GSA or DoD contract numbers. Companies must also declare their business size and applicable socio-economic status under NAICS code 333514, such as Small Business, 8(a), Woman-Owned, HUBZone, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. Submissions must be sent via email to mitchell.bryk@us.af.mil and jayna.clements@us.af.mil no later than 12:00 P.M. MDT on August 7, 2026. No telephone inquiries will be accepted, and all communication must be conducted through email. There is no set-aside designated for this requirement.

General Info

U.S. Air Force seeks market info for swagging tool kit delivery to Ellsworth AFB via email by August 7, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → FA4690 28 Cons PkcView Agency

NAICS

333514 - Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Ellsworth AFB, SD, 57706, USA

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NONE

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Attachment 2 - Parts List for Portable Tools and Load Cells

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Standardized Portable Aircraft Bearing Tool Kit Salient Characteristics

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4690 28 Cons Pkc
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OfficeELLSWORTH AFB, SD, 57706-4947, USA
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Office AddressELLSWORTH AFB, SD, 57706-4947, USA

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY; ANY CORRESPONDENCE IS STRICTLY FOR MARKET ANALYSIS


This is a sources sought to procure a swagging tool kit at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota. All requirements to provide this equipment must be met in accordance with the attached salient characteristics and parts list. Please indicate if your company is willing and capable of fulfilling this requirement via the contact information below.


SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Interested parties who believe they are capable of meeting this requirement are invited to submit a capability statement. The statement must include, at a minimum:


  1. Company Information: Company name, address, UEI, CAGE code, point of contact (including name, title, phone, and email), and any active GSA or DoD contract numbers in all correspondence.

  2. Business Size & Socio-Economic Status: Please identify your business size (Large, Small, etc.) and any socio-economic categories (e.g., 8(a), Woman-Owned Small Business, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business) under NAICS code 333514.


Please submit your capability statement via email to mitchell.bryk@us.af.mil and jayna.clements@us.af.mil no later than 7 August 2026 at 12:00 P.M. MDT. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. All correspondence shall be made through email. Thank you for your interest in this requirement.

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