R-11 Aircraft Re Fueler Sole Source_Signed.pdf
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Memorandum for Record - Single Source Justification
This is a Memorandum for Record documenting a single source justification for a lease requirement. The 325th Contracting Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, issued by Contracting Officer Samuel R. Pendleton on 4 June 2026, justifies restricting competition to ATAP Inc. as the sole source vendor for an R-11 Aircraft Refueler lease pursuant to Revolutionized FAR Overhaul (RFO) 12.102(a).
The justification identifies ATAP Inc. as the only vendor with a readily available, specification-compliant refueler asset capable of guaranteeing immediate mission readiness for USAF operations. The primary rationale centers on three factors: the refueler already holds full Air Force Petroleum Office (AFPET) approval, eliminating the need for a lengthy mandatory certification process; Tyndall AFB personnel are already fully trained and certified to operate the specific system, avoiding delays associated with developing new training curricula and cross-training on alternative equipment; and ATAP Inc. is the only known vendor with a historical record of providing R-11 Refueler leases to the USAF with demonstrated capability to meet mission requirements including delivery and maintenance support. The memorandum indicates the agency will continue market research to identify opportunities to remove barriers to competition for future acquisitions.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
325TH CONTRACTING SQUADRON (ACC)
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE FLORIDA
4 June 2026
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
FROM: 325 CONS/PKAA
SUBJECT: Aircraft Refueler – Justification to Restrict Competition to Only One Source.
1. The purpose of this memorandum is to document the Contracting Officer’s decision that only one source is available to fulfill R-11 Aircraft Refueler lease requirement pursuant to Revolutionized FAR Overhaul (RFO) 12.102(a).
2. ATAP Inc. is the only vendor identified having a readily available asset that is up to spec that is required for USAF use and guarantees immediate mission readiness. This specific refueler is the only known available solution that already holds full Air Force Petroleum Office (AFPET) approval, which bypasses a lengthy mandatory certification process. Furthermore, Tyndall, AFB Airmen are already fully trained and certified to operate this exact system, eliminating the severe delays that would be required to develop new training curriculums and cross-train personnel on alternative equipment. Ultimately, ATAP Inc. is the only known vendor identified through market research that has historically provided R-11 Refueler leases to the USAF Capable of meeting mission requirements including delivery and maintenance support.
3. The agency will continue to conduct market research and monitor policy to remove or overcome barriers for the purchase of future devices if applicable.
4. As evidenced by my signature below, I certify that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge IAW RFO 12.102(a).
5. If you have any questions regarding the above information, please contact samuel.pendleton.1@us.af.mil.
Samuel R. Pendleton, SrA, USAF
Contracting Officer mailto:samuel.pendleton.1@us.af.mil
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