Sole source justification.pdf

This document is a sole source justification for solicitation number FA448424Q0006 from the Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command for Fuel Blivits. The solicitation seeks 500-gallon capacity, collapsible rubber drums for storage and transport of liquid fuel that can withstand temperatures from 130 to 165 degrees Fahrenheit and altitudes over 15,000 feet. The drums must collapse down to approximately 10% of their full size for transport and be constructed of durable, non-vented, hermetically sealed, collapsible neoprene fabric. Each drum measures 62 by 52 inches and includes (4) lift/tie down shackles and self-sealing filler/discharge valves. The sole source justification cites requirements for drums that meet stringent U.S. military specifications for withstanding helicopter lifts, free falls from 15 feet, and use with various petroleum fuels in austere conditions.