BNO Justification - Ruck Pack_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for the 48th Reconnaissance Squadron's procurement of Mainframe Ruck Packs from Eberlestock. The specific requirements include 32 Eberlestock Mainframe Packs in Military Green (P/N F1MJ), 64 Eberlestock A6SB-Batwing in 550-Military Green (P/N A6SBMJ-V2), and 32 Eberlestock B7 Basin Packs in Mirage (P/N B7HR). The procurement is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 314910, with a size standard of 500 employees. The justification emphasizes that Eberlestock is the only manufacturer meeting the squadron's ruck pack requirements, citing unique modularity, lightweight design, environmental suitability, and comprehensive features that ensure uniformity and operational effectiveness in austere environments.