Attachment 01 - Statement of Need Rev 2 - 5.8.26.pdf
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This is a Statement of Need from the 55th Civil Engineer Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base outlining requirements for the installation of a propane flow meter system at the Fire Department Training Grounds.
Offutt Fire and Emergency Services must install a non-resettable, calibratable flow meter on the propane fuel supply line for Unit 3-8 to achieve compliance with the base's Class II Air Operating Permit. The permit (Construction Permit #CP22-020, issued April 27, 2023) restricts propane combustion to no more than 40,000 gallons per any twelve consecutive calendar months, with the flow meter requiring calibration according to manufacturer specifications or at least annually. The flow meter must be non-resettable, include a totalizer function, be compatible with 2½" Schedule 40 pipe, be compatible with liquid propane, be rated for hazardous areas, be rated for continual outside use, and include calibration materials if user-calibrable. The contractor shall install the flow meter on the distribution line from the propane tank to the aircraft training tower, replace four leaking valves within the propane system on the distribution side, transfer propane from the storage tank before work begins and return it upon completion, complete all required electrical hookups, provide all necessary tools, materials, equipment, and permits, and conduct a site visit if necessary. Noncompliance with this requirement could result in fines to Offutt AFB and loss of use of the Fire Department Aircraft Trainer, which would significantly impact the base's mission. The document includes photographs showing two potential meter placement locations and the four valves requiring replacement.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS, 55TH WING (ACC)
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, NEBRASKA
Relentless & Ready
CUI
5/8/2026
STATEMENT OF NEED
FROM: 55 CES/CEF
SUBJECT: FLOW METER
1. Offutt Fire and Emergency Services is seeking to purchase and have installed a non-resettable flow meter, with the ability to be calibrated, at the Fire Department Training Grounds.
2. Currently Offutt Fire and Emergency Service have a deficiency for Offutt AFB’s Class II Air Operating Permit, and the deficiency is annotated and tracked in the CE Environmental EASIER Reporting System. The requirement states:
a. Unit 3-8 shall not combust more than 40,000 gal of propane per any period of twelve (12) consecutive calendar months (Construction Permit, #CP22-020, Condition III. (B)(3)(c), issued April 27, 2023).
i. A non-resettable flow meter for propane fuel shall be installed on the fuel supply lines for Unit 3-8. The flow meters shall be calibrated according to manufacturer specifications or at least once per calendar year (Construction Permit, #CP22-020, Condition III.(B)(3)(c)(i), issued April 27, 2023).
3. Noncompliance and/or movement toward compliance could result in fines for Offutt AFB and/or loss of use of the Fire Department Aircraft Trainer. Loss of use of the trainer would have dire consequences for Offutt Fire and Emergency Services and degradation of Offutt AFB’s mission.
4. In addition, there are 4 valves within the propane system that are leaking and need replaced.
5. Requirements:
a. Non-resettable
b. Totalizer
c. Fits on 2 ½” Schedule 40 Pipe
d. Ability to be Calibrated
e. Calibration materials (if user can calibrate)
f. Compatible with liquid propane
g. Rated for use in hazardous areas
h. Rated for continual outside use
6. Scope of Work:
a. Work shall include the installation of the flow meter on the distribution line from the propane tank to the fire department aircraft training tower.
b. Work shall include replacement of 4 valves withing the propane system on the distribution side.
i. Includes transferring propane from storage tank
ii. Includes holding propane until work is complete
iii. Includes transferring propane back to storage tank once work is complete.
c. All electrical hookups that are required for a fully functioning flow meter.
d. Contractor shall provide all available tools, materials, equipment, permits, and necessary, but unlisted items to perform the installation of the flow meter.
e. If necessary, perform a site visit.
7. Pictures of Area: Shows 2 potential areas of placement
8. Pictures of Area: Shows 4 valves to be replaced
9. Refer to tower T.O. and schematics for sizes and dimensions
Relentless & Ready
5/8/2026
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