How to bid on V-22 Snap On Tool Grouping for the DEPT of Defense

What the agency is buying

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD LKE) is seeking various V-22 tool groupings and hand tools. These tools are for prototype, manufacturing, and development support for the V-22 aircraft. This is a firm-fixed-price contract.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on August 06, 2026. Proposals are due by August 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. Quotes must be valid through June 04, 2026. Delivery of items is required six months after receipt of the order (ARO).

Who this opportunity suits

This is a limited competition specifically for IDSC Holdings LLC, Snap-on (CAGE 55719), and their authorized distributors. Only offerors who can substantiate their status as one of these entities or an authorized distributor will be eligible for award. The relevant NAICS code is 332216, which covers hand tool manufacturing.

The contract requires delivery FOB Destination to Lakehurst, New Jersey, meaning the seller is responsible for shipping costs and risk until delivery at the specified destination.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, click “View original source” on the portal. If you land on the homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though not for all bids.

Submit a firm-fixed-price proposal via email to [email protected] by the deadline. Your proposal must include all part numbers listed in Attachment 001. If you do not provide the entire list of items, your offer will be deemed ineligible.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your proposal includes every single part number listed in Attachment 001. Failure to do so will result in ineligibility. The government will award to the lowest-priced responsible offeror who is deemed eligible.

Clearly provide substantiation of your status as IDSC Holdings LLC, Snap-on, or an authorized distributor. This is a strict requirement for eligibility. Your proposed prices will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.

Be prepared to certify that you have adequate resources, necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, technical skills, equipment, and facilities, or the ability to obtain them. You must also certify your ability to comply with the required performance schedule. Early delivery is acceptable and encouraged.