Aircraft Maintenance Tool Kit

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for one (1) line item: NSN 5180-01-395-2090 or equal, which is an Aircraft Maintenance Tool Kit. The intended use is for staking various sizes of bearings, specifically on the AH-64 attack helicopter. The kit consists of one insert, one label, thirty-eight stakes, and one case.

• One (1) Aircraft Maintenance Tool Kit (NSN: 5180-01-395-2090 or equal).

• The kit must include one insert, one label, thirty-eight stakes, and one case.

• Cadmium plating is not acceptable. A rust preventative finish as used in standard commercial practice is acceptable if no alternative coating is specified.

• If chromium plating or finish is specified, an alternative coating can be used if it matches the commercial coating and meets Aerospace Standard SAE AS4984.

• Each kit must contain a dated parts list or packing list with specific GSA contract/PO information, NSN, component NSN (if applicable), and quantities.

• Items must be marked with Manufacturer's Part Number, Manufacturer's Name/Symbol, and Country of Origin.

• Packaging must be in a close-fitting fiberboard box, suitable for shipping, handling, storage, and redistribution, meeting standard commercial practice and specific freight classification requirements.

• Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are required for items requiring them, following OSHA HazCom/GHS standards.

• The contract will be awarded by the General Services Administration (GSA), Supply Chain Management Contracting Division (SCMCD).

• The period of performance is not explicitly stated, but offers must be held firm for 60 calendar days.

• RFQ Closing Date: June 24, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.

• Quotes must be submitted via email.

• Evaluation will be based on Administrative Compliance (pass/fail), Technical Acceptability (pass/fail), and Lowest Evaluated Price.

• For 'brand name or equal' items, technical specifications must be submitted for 'or equal' determination.

• Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

• Vendors must be registered users of GSA's Order Management Services (OMS) Vendor Portal or able to receive orders via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).

• This RFQ is set aside exclusively for Small Business IAW FAR 19.104-1.

• The assigned NAICS code is 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing).

• Vendors must have a size standard of 1,250 employees or less in their SAM registration.

• Shipping location: CONUS to Huntsville, AL 35824.

• Vendors are asked to indicate if the quote can be used for future orders.

• Delivery address may be disclosed at the time of PO issuance or require contact with GSA Transportation.

• Sections 2 (Terms Offered) and 3 (Administrative Compliance) must be completed.

• Foreign corporations must have a US agent and physical address prior to award.

Other / Unclassified

This document provides guidance on Military Standard 129R (Mil-Std-129R) for marking and shipping label requirements. It offers a brief overview of Mil-Std-129R, emphasizing that the standard itself takes precedence if there are any deviations. It details the required markings for unit, intermediate, and exterior containers, including specific information such as NSN/NATO stock number, CAGE code, part number, quantity, contract/purchase order number, and preservation method.

The document also covers the requirements for Military Shipping Labels (MSL), including the necessary information and format. It highlights the importance of accurate shipping label information to avoid issues with freight consolidation and forwarding. Specific sections address hazardous materials marking, wood packaging material, and items requiring Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).

This document is crucial for bidders as it outlines the mandatory marking and labeling standards for shipments under this opportunity. Vendors must understand and comply with these requirements to ensure their shipments are accepted and processed correctly by the government. Failure to comply can lead to significant logistical issues. The document provides specific details on what information must be included on labels and bar codes for various container types and shipment scenarios, directly impacting how vendors prepare and ship their goods.