AMARG Tooling Boxes
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 355 CONS PK office at Tucson, AZ, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) capable of supplying wooden tooling boxes for aircraft tools and parts storage at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG). The Government intends to award a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for up to 5,000 boxes. Responses are due by 8:00 AM MST on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks sources for wooden tooling boxes that must adhere to military specifications and meet all Salient Characteristics and material requirements. The boxes are required to support 5,000 LBS, be stackable 2 high, and have specific dimensions (Width: 40 inches, Height: 40 inches, Length: 115 inches). They must be fully assembled prior to shipment, constructed from Heat Treated and Kiln-dried Nominal Douglas Fir wood (including 2x4", 4x4", 2x12", and ½" Plywood), and feature a removable drop-in lid and one removable side. Initial delivery requires ten boxes within 21 days of award, with additional call orders potentially placed every 30 days.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Set-Aside: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15)
- Product Service Code: 8115 (Boxes, Cartons, And Crates)
- Response Due: February 12, 2026, 8:00 AM MST
- Published: February 9, 2026
- Place of Performance: Tucson, AZ
Submission Requirements
Qualified vendors must express interest by submitting the following documents to the Contracting Officer, Patricia Murray, via email:
- A capabilities narrative (not to exceed 3 pages)
- A drawing indicating an understanding of the requirement
- Price estimates for market research purposes only (official quotes are not requested at this time)
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Patricia Murray (patricia.murray.6@us.af.mil, 520-228-3095)
- Secondary Contact: Zachary Goit (zachary.goit@us.af.mil, 520-228-3096)