Tools & Equipment

(i)    This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 

(ii)    This solicitation/synopsis reference number is F3N7G45140A001 and is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ).

(iii)    This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-05, 07 August, 2025.

(iv)    This solicitation is unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 332216 - Handtools, motor vehicle mechanics', manufacturing.

(v)    The purpose of this combined synopsis and solicitation is to advertise the requirement to have Offeror provide Various Tools & Equipment for Vehicle Maintenance.    

(vi)    Refer to the attached RFQ for a description of Tool & Equipment requirements.

(vii)       Delivery period is within 30 days of contract award.

(viii)    52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Review the attached Request for Quote for additional information.

(ix)    Include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with your offer.

(x)    Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xi)    Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following clauses cited within the clause applicable to this acquisition:

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note)
52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note)
52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755) (Jun 2003)
52.222-19, Child Labor – cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018)
52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015)
52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016)
52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015)
52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014)
52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). 
52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011)
52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332)

(xii)    The following additional clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation and are included by reference. Clauses with an asterisk indicate they will be incorporated by full text in the actual contract award (contact the CO with any questions you may have pertaining to the fill-in data if you feel it may have an effect on your proposal):

52.203-3 - Gratuities (Apr 1984)
52.203-12- Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Oct 2010) 52.203-16 - Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest (Dec 2011)
52.204-7 – System for Award Management (Oct 2018)
52.222-17 -- Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014)
52.222-42 -- Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. (May 2014) 52.222-50 -- Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019)
52.222-62 – Paid Sick Leave under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017)
52.228-5 - Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) 
52.232-8 -- Discounts for Prompt Payment (Feb 2002) 52.323-18 -- Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)
52.232-23 -- Assignment of Claims (May 2014)
52.232-34 -- Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (Jul 2013)
52.232-40 -- Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)
52.233-1 -- Disputes (May 2014)
52.233-3 -- Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 
52.237-2 - Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984)
52.246-4 -- Inspection of Services (Aug 1996)
*    52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Apr 1984)
*    52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984)
52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991) 
252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (Sep 2011)
252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013) 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992)
252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Dec 2018)
*    252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Dec 2018) 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (Jul 2023)
The following additional clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation and are included by full text:
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/ 

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(xiii)    Response to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be received via email by 1200 Noon Local time on 5 September 2025 via email to the Contracting Officer, Max Wazny, at: max.wazny@us.af.mil.  Any proposal that arrives to the Contracting Office after 1200 noon Local Time on 5 September 2025 may not be considered for award.

(xiv)    If you have any questions about this solicitation, please submit them in writing no later than 29 August 2025. Please send questions to the Contracting Officer, Max Wazny, at max.wazny@us.af.mil.
(xv)    List of attachments:
Attachment 1: Request for Quote – Tools & Equipment
Attachment 2: Brand Name or Equal Justification