Award
BPA Call #47QSSC26FE3JQ
Call Order for ASME-Compliant Slip Joint Pliers under BPA with American Kal Enterprises
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$26.54
Ceiling
$26.54
Awarded
September 22, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 22, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26FE3JQ
NAICS
333514
This award is a call order placed under an existing Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with American Kal Enterprises, Inc., a company specialized in manufacturing and supplying high-quality hand tools. The contract specifically procures slip joint pliers that conform to American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standards, ensuring reliability and standard compliance for government tool requirements. The BPA represents a significant procurement mechanism designed to provide government agencies with a steady supply of essential hand tools, supporting maintenance and operational needs across the public sector. The scope of work under this call involves delivering slip joint pliers manufactured and supplied according to relevant ASME specifications, reinforcing the contract’s focus on quality and standardization. The contract was awarded competitively under the broader BPA, which was itself established through a competitive process to maintain fairness in sourcing. The timeline for this call order is short-term, covering a brief period in late 2026, fitting within the multi-year BPA framework that facilitates ongoing procurement. This small-scale, yet vital, transaction exemplifies the government's continued reliance on proven suppliers like American Kal Enterprises to meet specialized tool demands efficiently and effectively.
Description
PLIERS, SLIP JOINT: IAW AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME) B107.23 AS CONTAINED IN ASME B107.500-2010; THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES AND INCLUDES THE REVISIONS OF PRIMARY STANDARD B107.11, B107.13, B107.16, B107.18, B107.19, B107.20, B107.2