Wire Maintenance Toolkit
ID: FA465925QZ019Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4659 319 CONS PKGRAND FORKS AFB, ND, 58201, USA

NAICS

Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (332216)

PSC

SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS OF HAND TOOLS (5180)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4c7e5f0c270845d4bf47187523f837e7/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking capabilities packages from small businesses to supply a Wire Maintenance Toolkit for the 18 ACCS/AMXS at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. The toolkit must include a variety of tools designed to service specific military connector types, adhering to various military standards, and is critical for maintaining military operational readiness. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities packages by March 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM Central Time, and can direct any questions to the primary contacts, SSgt Luis Lopez-Rosales at luis.lopez-rosales@us.af.mil or TSgt Angelo Cabuang at angelomykael.cabuang.1@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SSgt Luis Lopez-Rosales
    (701) 747-5275
    luis.lopez-rosales@us.af.mil
    TSgt Angelo Cabuang
    (701) 747-3750
    angelomykael.cabuang.1@us.af.mil
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    Salient Characteristics.pdf
    The document outlines a government request for proposal (RFP) for supplying a Wire Maintenance Toolkit to the 18 ACCS/AMXS at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, scheduled for delivery by February 25, 2025. The toolkit must include a variety of tools capable of servicing specific military connector types as detailed in the document. It specifies connectors adhering to various military standards and identifies a comprehensive list of required tools, including crimp tools, turret heads, insertion/removal tools, wire cutters, and more. The primary purpose of the RFP is to solicit bids from contractors who can supply a toolkit meeting or exceeding the listed capabilities to ensure efficient maintenance of military wire systems. Thus, this RFP serves to procure essential equipment critical for maintaining military operational readiness and technical standards.
    Sources Sought.pdf
    The United States Air Force's 319th Contracting Squadron at Grand Forks AFB, ND, is seeking capabilities packages from potential vendors, particularly small businesses, that can supply a Disabled Aircraft Wheel Dolly as detailed in the attached specifications. Responses must demonstrate technical compliance with the specified requirements. The associated NAICS code is 332216, relating to Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing, with a size standard of 750 employees; respondents should declare their size and socio-economic status. There is no solicitation currently, as this notice serves solely to gauge interest and capabilities. The government may decide to set aside the contract for small businesses based on the responses received. Submissions must include a capabilities package due by March 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM Central Time. Details regarding submission formats, such as acceptable document types and email subject lines to ensure proper delivery, are provided. Questions may be directed to the designated points of contact listed in the notice. This overall effort is aimed at assessing interest and identifying potential contractors for future opportunities in accordance with federal regulations and goals for small business inclusion.
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