26P0006_Single Source Justification_Redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification document for a Simplified Acquisition submitted under Contracting Activity 316 CONS/PKA for the Runway Deicer–Solid Deicer project.

The government requires an additional purchase of 15x 1,000 kg bags of environmentally safe sodium formate deicer meeting SAE AMS 1431 specifications for runway use in compliance with FAA requirements. The acquisition was justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) due to unusual and compelling urgency following a major snowstorm on January 25, 2026, with another storm anticipated on January 31, 2026. Solid deicer is required to clear runways for F-16 mission operations per Air Force Logistics Command (AFLCMC) standards, and delivery must occur prior to January 31, 2026. Market research identified nine potential vendors, but the Contracting Officer determined only a single source was reasonably available given the emergency timeline and specification requirements. To preclude future single-source awards, the mission partner is encouraged to maintain current inventory levels and purchase additional deicer during warmer months to build stock reserves. The justification was approved on January 27, 2026.