Brand Name Snap-On Toolboxes
Overview
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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 United States Air Force Test Center (AFTC/PZZG) at Edwards AFB, CA, has issued a Presolicitation Notice for the procurement of Brand Name Snap-On Toolboxes. This opportunity is anticipated to be a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order awarded to an authorized Snap-On reseller. While the acquisition is for a specific brand, it is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Vendors capable of meeting the specialized requirements are requested to submit a technical package by May 17, 2026.
Opportunity Details
AFTC/PZZG intends to procure specialized Snap-On Toolboxes, as detailed in the attached SOR_Toolboxes.docx. This document lists specific toolboxes and their components, including item numbers, descriptions, and quantities (typically 2 per item), which is crucial for bidders to understand the exact specifications. This acquisition will proceed via "other than full and open competition" due to the unique nature of Snap-On tooling, citing 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) for "only one responsible source." The justification for this brand-name requirement includes:
- Warranty Preservation: Factory-level etching by Snap-on is essential to maintain the manufacturer's lifetime warranty for high-torque and precision aerospace tools. Third-party etching voids warranties.
- FOD Compliance: Snap-on's proprietary laser-etching techniques prevent stress risers or metallic micro-shavings, ensuring zero Foreign Object Debris (FOD) generation, critical for aircraft systems.
- Turnkey Integration: Tools must precisely match the tool control foam (shadowing) within the toolbox dimensions. A single source ensures exact fit and absolute tool accountability. The procurement requires custom manufacturing modifications, specifically the permanent, high-contrast, laser-engraved application of "EBJ" numbers onto each tool during the factory production process, making it a "specialized order" rather than a Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) purchase.
Contract & Timeline
- Notice Type: Presolicitation Notice
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 332510
- Product Service Code (PSC): 5140 (Tool And Hardware Boxes)
- Response Due: May 17, 2026
- Published: May 1, 2026
- Anticipated Award Date: May 29, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors who believe they can meet the described requirements must submit a complete technical package. This package should provide clear and convincing evidence of their capability. There are currently no solicitation documents available. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
Points of Contact
For questions, comments, or feedback, please contact:
- Ms. Jenna Jacobson, Contract Specialist, jenna.jacobson@us.af.mil
- Ms. Anne Beach, Contracting Officer, anne.beach@us.af.mil Telephone responses will not be accepted. An Ombudsman is available for concerns after initial contact with the Contracting Officer.
Disclaimer
This is a presolicitation notice only and does not constitute a commitment for a procurement action. It is not a request for proposals, and the Government will not reimburse costs incurred in furnishing information.