| Location: | Maine |
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| Posted: | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Due: | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | W50S83-26-Q-0018 |
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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.

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