AoI Domestic Hand Measuring Tools

Domestically Produced Hand and Measuring Tools

The Product Manager for Engineer, Maintenance, and Support Equipment (PdM EMSE) is seeking domestic companies to assemble or manufacture hand and measuring tools within the United States. The “Berry Amendment” (10 U.S.C. § 4862), as implemented by RFO DFARS 225.7002-1, precludes the Government from procuring certain items unless the items are produced in the United States. Specifically, RFO DFARS 225.7002-1(a)(2) precludes the Government from procuring “Hand or measuring tools, unless the tools were produced in the United States.”

The primary objective is to find domestic sources with the capability to produce any or all of the items listed in Attachment 1, Required Domestic Tools in the quantities specified therein. The initiative specifically targets items classified under Federal Supply Group 51 (hand tool) and 52 (hand and measuring tools). Proposed solutions must prioritize domestic sourcing first by any means necessary. While the integration of U.S.-based advanced manufacturing is highly encouraged as a key enabling capability, the primary objective remains securing domestic source components, materials, and assembly workflows. Solution briefs should illustrate domestic capabilities, including local sourcing networks, onshore manufacturing operations, or specialized advanced manufacturing infrastructure.

The Army is seeking to make awards as soon as possible; therefore, the suspense for white paper submission is by no later than 2 Nov 2026. This Area of Interest will remain open and whitepapers will continue to be accepted after the submission suspense. Further, the AoI Attachment is fluid and will be updated as new requirements are received and fulfilled.

The POC for this requirement is Procurement Specialist, Matt Kunkel; email: [email protected]

Submissions shall be sent via email to the following to the following Points of Contact: Barbara Rogowski, [email protected]
Lynn Byrne, [email protected]