420 FLTS Toolboxes
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 (AFTC/PZZG) at Edwards AFB, CA, is soliciting quotes for 420 FLTS Toolboxes. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, seeking vendors to supply specific toolboxes and a comprehensive set of tools as detailed in the Statement of Requirements (SOR). The award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Quotes are due by May 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of toolboxes and a detailed inventory of tools. The toolboxes must meet specific dimensions (54"W x 29-1/8"D x 45-7/8"H), feature a double-bank configuration, a minimum of 9 drawers, double-wall steel construction with internal "Z" stiffeners, heavy-duty ball-bearing drawer slides, 6"x2" vibration-absorbing casters, a positive drawer retention system, and an orange industrial-grade powder coating. The tool inventory includes 177 individual tools, such as various sockets (imperial and metric, shallow and deep), wrenches (combination, flare nut, adjustable), screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, and specialized tools, all specified by type, size, and quantity.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 332510 "Hardware Manufacturing" (Size Standard: 750 Employees)
- PSC: 5140 "Tool And Hardware Boxes"
- Place of Performance: Edwards AFB, CA 93524
- Projected Period of Performance (PoP): 30 Days ARO (After Receipt of Order)
- Questions Due: May 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PST
- Quotes Due: May 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PST
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is fully responsive and provides the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Evaluation factors include:
- Price
- Technical Acceptability: Ability to provide the required toolboxes as defined in the attached SOR. The government will rank quotes by price and evaluate the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. Other factors that may be considered include past performance, special features, warranty, maintenance availability, and delivery terms.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit quotes with sufficient information for the Government to evaluate minimum requirements. Quotes shall include:
- Delivery lead time
- Details regarding any warranties or support plans
- Quote validity period
- CAGE/UEI (must be on the quote)
- Discount Terms
- Freight: FOB Destination Edwards AFB, CA 93524
All responses are to be sent via email to jenna.jacobson@us.af.mil and anne.beach@us.af.mil.
Important Note
An amendment was issued to update the Statement of Requirements (SOR) and address Q&As. Bidders must refer to the most recently posted SOR for accurate requirements, as previous questions and an earlier SOR version are superseded.