Description
The US Air Force is seeking sources for qualified vendors to supply custom wooden tooling boxes for aircraft tools and parts storage. The boxes must be made to military specification and meet all salient characteristics and material requirements. The government intends to award a Blanket Purchase Agreement to the responsible vendor who can demonstrate an ability to supply the requested product within the delivery period requirement. The initial delivery will be a quantity of ten boxes within the first 21 days after award, with additional call orders to be placed at least every 30 days. The agreement is anticipated to be a 5-year agreement for a quantity not to exceed 5,000 boxes.
Key requirements include:
• Custom wood boxes with overall dimensions of 40 inches wide, 40 inches high, and 115 inches long
• Boxes must be fully assembled prior to shipment
• Boxes must be able to support 5,000 LBS and able to stack 2 high
• Boxes will be made from nominal Douglas Fir wood that is heat-treated, kiln-dried, and meets specific specifications
• Boxes will have a removable drop-in lid and one removable side secured with 8D duplex nails