Power Tools

PRESOLICITATION NOTICE

GASNTi2 BLOCK 1 Material Procurement — Tools and Equipment

1. General Information

• Document Type: Presolicitation Notice

• Notice ID: W50S8326Q00018

• Posted Date: September 1, 2026

• Response Date: September 15, 2026, 5:00 PM EST

• Product or Service Code (PSC): 5180 — Sets, Kits, and Assemblies of Hand Tools (Secondary: 5130 — Hand Tools, Power Driven; 6625 — Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments)

• NAICS Code: 333991 — Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing (Secondary: 423710 — Hardware Merchant Wholesalers)

• Contracting Office Address: 577 Software Engineering Squadron (577 SWES/DIFF) 50 Western Ave South Portland, ME 04106

• Place of Performance: 50 Western Ave South Portland, ME 04106

2. Description & Scope of Work

The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), through the 577 Software Engineering Squadron (577 SWES/DIFF), is preparing to issue a solicitation for the commercial procurement of specialized tools, hardware, testing instruments, software, and associated material parts. This procurement supports the GASNTi2 Block 1 project.

2.1 Brand Name or Equal Specification

This acquisition is structured as a Brand Name or Equal procurement in accordance with FAR 52.211-6. Manufacturer names and part numbers listed in Section 4 are for the purpose of establishing the salient physical, functional, and performance characteristics required by the Government.

• Exact Matches: No technical submittal is required for items furnished that exactly match the specified manufacturer and part number, provided the contractor certifies conformance in writing on the packing slip.

• Substitutions ("Or-Equal" Items): A complete technical submittal IS required for written approval prior to procurement/delivery for any item that differs in manufacturer, model, or part number. The submittal must include manufacturer’s product data sheets, a side-by-side technical comparison to the salient characteristics of the specified model, and justification for the deviation.

2.2 Delivery Terms

• FOB Destination: All items must be delivered to 50 Western Ave South, Portland, ME 04106.

• Packaging Requirements: Delivered materials must be packed in weatherproof containers and fully palletized/secured for forklift transportation.

• Site Access: The vendor is responsible for coordinating with the Government POCs to establish an acceptable delivery schedule. Base access rules, traffic regulations, and random security searches will apply.