Q and A.pdf

QUESTION #1:

The J&A specifies the justification type as "Brand Name" and indicates that the items are restricted to a single manufacturer (Snap-on / IDS Holdings). However, looking closely at the tools list, I noticed there are items from several other manufacturers. For example:

Line item 112 (MAGSP2201H) is manufactured by Maglite.

Line item 138 (IDL45-123) is manufactured by Ideal Industries.

Multiple part numbers starting with "DAN" are manufactured by Daniels Manufacturing.

Given these mixed brands, could you please clarify the brand requirements? Since other OEM brands are explicitly listed, will "or equal" brands be acceptable for evaluation?

ANSWER:

The intent of the Brand Name justification is for the two new avionics toolboxes to mirror our existing Snap-on toolbox configurations as closely as possible. Our existing toolboxes, along with the majority of the tools contained within them, are Snap-on and the new boxes are intended to maintain standardization and commonality with the equipment currently in use.

We recognize that certain part numbers identified on the attachment 1 on the solicitation are manufactured by other OEMs, such as Maglite, Ideal Industries, and Daniels Manufacturing. For those items, the manufacturer and part numbers identified on attachment 1 represent the specific items included in the standardized toolbox configuration which those part numbers cannot be substituted with a “equal” brand.

Substitution of alternate brands or part numbers could result in diƯerences in fit, form, function, storage configuration, or compatibility with the established toolbox layout and would defeat the purpose of maintaining standardized, identical or near-identical avionics toolboxes.

QUESTION #2:

For the items that are intended to be Snap-on, I am having trouble locating several part numbers, and some items are completely missing descriptions. They do not appear on the Snap-on website or in their current catalog. Could you please provide descriptions, specifications, or updated part numbers for the following line items?

Line items: 38, 46, 94, 196, 213, 234, 235, 238, 239, 240, 261, 262, 275, 276, 281, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 310, 311, 312, 313, 316, and 319.

ANSWER:

Line Items listed above are removed. Please see “Revised Attachment 01- Requirements –

70Z03826QB0000195”

QUESTION #3:

I noticed a potential discrepancy with line item 116 (part number SSBP31IRRB). The solicitation text implies a full screwdriver, but this specific part number is only for a replacement blade without a handle. Could you please double-check this item to confirm if the blade only or a full tool is required?

ANSWER:

Line Item 116- P/N: SSDP31IRRB - Blade, 1 PHILLIPS Screwdriver.

QUESTION #4:

The J&A states: "The Tools to be procured under this acquisition are highly specialized parts, designed and manufactured by a non-Government activity and the technical data required for acquisition by other than the OEM is not available. Snap On, Inc. (9CST7) is the OEM for the requested part. Therefore, procurement of any toolboxes from other than the OEM or an authorized distributor, IDCS Holding, LLC (55719) will compromise the safety of the aircraft and the crew."

Could you please clarify the specific technical/safety features required for the toolbox to prevent compromising aircraft and crew safety?

ANSWER:

There are no specific technical/safety features required for the toolbox to prevent aircraft and crew safety. The intention of the brand name J&A requirement was based primarily on standardization and commonality with existing toolboxes. Also, to continue to mirror the existing avionics toolbox configurations currently in use, including toolbox configuration, drawer organization, tool selection, and designated storage locations. Maintaining this standardization allows technicians and supervisors to quickly identify missing or misplaced tools before, during, and after aircraft maintenance.

The aircraft and crew safety concern is associated with the consequences of inadequate tool accountability. A tool inadvertently left in or around an aircraft following maintenance can become a foreign object and potentially damage aircraft components or interfere with aircraft systems.

Accordingly, the intent of the requirement is to preserve the established tool-control and Foreign Object Damage (FOD)-prevention configuration by procuring toolboxes that mirror the existing avionics boxes. The safety rationale is based on maintaining positive tool accountability and configuration standardization, rather than asserting that another manufacturer's toolbox, by itself, would compromise aircraft or crew safety.

QUESTION #5:

If the government's primary concern is safety, risk mitigation, and asset protection, will the government consider an alternative toolbox that meets or exceeds these safety and operational parameters?

ANSWER:

The primary concern of the requirement is more standardization and commonality with existing toolboxes. Alternate toolbox kit will compromise compatibility with the established avionics toolbox configuration and tool inventory, a standardized drawer and tool-storage layout consistent with the existing toolboxes, adequate drawer dimensions, load capacity, structural durability for the specified tool inventory and maintenance environment, and other salient characteristics that are important to this requirement.

QUESTION #6:

When did you need delivery?

ANSWER:

Government expects delivery 180 Days after receipt of order or before.

QUESTION #7:

How is the US Government paying for this unit?

ANSWER:

All payments will be made electronically in accordance with FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management.

QUESTION #8:

Will shipment of an awarded Order will require crating?

ANSWER:

Crating is not required.

QUESTION #9:

Please ask the customer for the codes for packaging and specific labeling requirements (MIL129R or 2073E), etc. so we can review prior to submitting our response.

ANSWER:

Packaging: In accordance with MIL-STD-129R.

Marking Instructions:

All shipping containers/packages shall be marked for task IAW the contract or task. All parts and assemblies, which require special care during packing, handling or shipping shall be identified and marked appropriately. A copy of the packing slip shall be aƯixed to the exterior of the package or shipping container and shall contain the following information:

NSN (If applicable) Part Number Nomenclature S/N (if applicable) Purchase order/Item Number (to be determined at time of issuance) Contractor’s Name and Address