Eddie Bolt and Hi-Lock Kits (Omega Technologies)

The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command is procuring specialized toolkits consisting of five Eddie Bolt Installation and Removal Kits (14-piece sets) and five Hi-Lock Installation and Removal Kits (17-piece sets) manufactured by Omega Technologies. These precision toolkits are required for the new B-21 Low Observable facility at Ellsworth Air Force Base and must be compatible with existing tools used at Edwards AFB to maintain standardization per Air Force regulations for the sixth-generation aircraft program. The solicitation is structured as a firm-fixed price procurement with quotes due by 1400 MDT on September 19, 2025, submitted via email to designated Air Force contracting personnel. The government will award to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer that meets minimum requirements, with vendors required to provide detailed technical documentation not exceeding 20 pages and maintain pricing firm for 60 calendar days. Potential contractors must have an active System for Award Management account and provide their Commercial and Government Entity number to be eligible for award consideration.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332216 (Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees, limiting competition to qualified small businesses. Omega Technologies is identified as the brand name manufacturer, though the single source justification indicates that small businesses authorized as Omega Technologies tool resellers exist on SAM.gov, suggesting potential for broader competition among authorized distributors. While the specific contract value is redacted from available documents, the procurement involves ten complete toolkits comprising sophisticated installation and removal equipment with various socket sizes ranging from 5/32" to 7/16" and specialized ratchets and hex keys. The place of performance is located at 336 Main Gate Road, Box Elder, South Dakota 57719, supporting operations at the 28th Maintenance Group at Ellsworth Air Force Base. The procurement timeline is compressed with only four days between posting and quote submission deadline, reflecting the urgent operational requirements for this specialized equipment supporting advanced aircraft maintenance capabilities.