361 TRS Snap On Tools Box Sets and Torque Wrenches
ID: FA302025Q0091Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3020 82 CONS LGCSHEPPARD AFB, TX, 76311-2743, USA

NAICS

Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (332216)

PSC

TOOL AND HARDWARE BOXES (5140)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the 82d Contracting Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base, is seeking quotes for the procurement of Snap-On tools box sets and torque wrenches, specifically designed for the 361 TRS. The requirement includes nine wheeled flightline toolboxes, four red roll cab toolboxes, and ten torque wrenches, all featuring custom laser etching and shadowed foam for organization and mobility on the flightline. This procurement is critical for supporting the Aerospace Propulsion High Bypass and T56/AE2100D3 Systems Apprentice Courses, ensuring that personnel have access to reliable and specialized tools. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by 2:00 PM CST on August 11, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Mrs. Michael Bolanos at 940-676-5191 or via email at michael.bolanos_vega.hn@us.af.mil.

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    The document details the contents of two types of toolboxes, small and medium, with specific Electrical Item Description (EID) codes for each. There are 9 identical small box EIDs (SQRJC0020-SQRJC0028) and 4 identical medium box EIDs (SQRJB0020-SQRJB0023). Each toolbox and tool within these boxes is etched with its corresponding EID. The small box contains a 6-drawer black toolbox, foam, various standard and deep sockets (3/8in, 7/16in, 1/2in, 9/16in, 5/8in, 11/16in, 3/4in, 13/16in, 7/8in, 15/16in, 1in), adapters, pliers, cutters, screwdrivers, hammers, pry bars, safety glasses, and other miscellaneous tools. The medium box includes different quantities of similar items such as ratchets, various shallow and deep sockets (1/4in and 3/8in drive), extensions, speeders, combination wrenches, different types of pliers, hammers, and specialized tools like a flashlight and adaptors. The document consistently lists the item and its quantity per box for both small and medium boxes, indicating a standardized inventory for these tool kits.
    This government requirement is for the procurement of nine wheeled flightline toolboxes, four red roll cab toolboxes, and ten torque wrenches of specific ranges (six 40-100 in-lb, two 200-1000 in-lb, and two 10-50 in-lb). The toolboxes must be lockable, have shadowed foam cutouts, and tools will be laser-etched. They are intended for use on the GITA ramp at Sheppard AFB, TX, requiring easy mobility between the trainer ramp and the schoolhouse. Deliveries are to Michael Hill, Room 101, 1954 Missile Rd, Sheppard AFB, TX 76311. For questions, contact Mr. Michael Hill at DSN 736-3092. The document is signed by DRU REMSBURG, GS-12, USAF, Training Manager, and refers to an attached spreadsheet for detailed quantities and specifications.
    The Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, is requesting the sole-source acquisition of Snap-On composite tool kits and tools with lifetime warranties for its Aerospace Propulsion High Bypass and T56/AE2100D3 Systems Apprentice Courses. This justification, dated July 14, 2025, highlights the necessity for specialized, portable toolboxes with custom etching and shadowed inserts for flightline operations. Market research, including contact with Grainger, Matco, and Snap-On, indicated that only Snap-On could meet the specific requirements for custom, portable toolboxes suitable for flightline maneuverability and that other Air Force bases also prefer Snap-On due to reliability and support. This request aligns with CFR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B), citing Snap-On as the only source capable of providing the unique and highly specialized tools required.
    The document, FA302025Q0091, outlines various clauses incorporated into federal government solicitations, focusing on compliance, ethical conduct, and supply chain security. Key sections detail requirements for contractors, including prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment and services (252.204-7018) and business operations with the Maduro Regime or in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (252.225-7056, 252.225-7060). It also specifies mandates for unique item identification and valuation (252.211-7003), electronic payment submissions through Wide Area WorkFlow (252.232-7003, 252.232-7006), and offeror representations regarding business size, ownership, and compliance with various federal regulations, including the Buy American Act and certifications against child labor or restricted business operations in Sudan (52.212-3). The document emphasizes the importance of accurate representations and adherence to established government systems like SAM for streamlined procurement processes.
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