AFBH- TDN Lab Refresh Project- Tools and Toolboxes
ID: A0044993Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2291 AFLCMC HNAKHANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731-2100, USA

NAICS

Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (332216)

PSC

HAND TOOLS, NONEDGED, NONPOWERED (5120)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f42c8d6dae2749c6a81abe9b5f77988b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking proposals for the AFBH- TDN Lab Refresh Project, which involves the procurement of specialized tools and toolboxes to replace aging support equipment within the HNAE TDN Lab at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts. The project requires various aviation toolboxes and tool sets, including metal construction, color coordination, and etched identification for tools, ensuring quality and compatibility for rigorous maintenance standards in aviation. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance operational readiness and modernize defense infrastructure through strategic procurements, with proposals due by January 31, 2025, and a delivery timeline of 60 days post-award. Interested vendors can contact Dannie Wu at dannie.wu@us.af.mil or Levi Cooper at levi.cooper.3@us.af.mil for further information.

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    Combined Synopsis Solicitation - Tool - Signed.pdf
    The document is a combined synopsis and solicitation for the procurement of specialized tools and toolboxes for the HNAE TDN Lab at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA. This Request for Quote (RFQ) outlines a total small business set-aside initiative, inviting contractors to provide their bids in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines. The primary requirement is to replace aging support tools within the lab, with detailed specifications attached. Responses must include a comprehensive technical proposal, a quote schedule, and specific representations regarding telecommunications equipment compliance. The timeline for delivery is set for 60 days post-award, and all proposals must be submitted via email by January 31, 2025, with a minimum 90-day viability period. The evaluation criteria prioritize technical capability, with the lowest priced technically acceptable proposal being awarded the contract. Important clauses regarding contract terms and conditions, funding obligations, and compliance with various federal regulations are also included. This solicitation demonstrates the government's commitment to modernizing its facilities through small business engagement while adhering to compliance and performance standards.
    Quote Schedule -Tools.xlsx
    The document details a request for proposals (RFP) concerning the procurement of various aviation toolboxes and tool sets. It specifies several products, including a 229-piece hardened toolbox, a 281-piece rolling toolbox, and a 302-piece rolling toolbox, among others. Each toolbox must be metal, painted either black or red, and feature etched identification matching their corresponding tools. The requirements also include a comprehensive inventory of tools, which range from wrenches to sockets and specialized aviation tools. The emphasis is on quality, compatibility, and clear identification, essential for maintenance and servicing tasks in aviation. The toolbox sets include the necessary tools for rigorous maintenance standards, indicating a significant investment in ensuring tool availability for military or aviation service providers. The document serves as a critical guide for vendors intending to fulfill government aviation-related contracts, aiming to enhance operational readiness through properly equipped toolkits while adhering to federal grant requirements and compliance standards.
    TDN Lab Tech Refresh Salient Characteristics 2024-HNAE-0016 TOOLS 8 Jan 2025.docx
    The Tactical Data Networks (TDN) Lab Tech Refresh project, overseen by AFLCMC at Hanscom Air Force Base, aims to procure specialized tools and equipment to replace aging support tools in the TDN Lab. The procurement includes various toolboxes and avionic tool cases, with specific requirements for metal construction, color coordination, and etching for identification. Deliveries must be made within 60 days of contract award, with a provision for the vendor to handle shipping-related damages. Key contacts include Louis Hegger (TDN Lab Manager), Joe Morgado, and Capt. Levi Cooper (Contracting Officer). The project's focus is on enhancing the operational capabilities of the TDN Lab through updated and organized tools and equipment, supporting ongoing military and technical objectives. This initiative forms part of broader federal efforts to modernize defense infrastructure and operational readiness through strategic procurements.
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