single_source_justification_Big Top Insulation_Redacted.pdf

This Single Source Justification document details a federal contract for Big Top Insulation and installation at Edwards Air Force Base. The contract, issued by the Air Force Test Center/Directorate of Contracting (AFTC/PZZG), is a 100% Small Business Set Aside for a specific insulation package and turnkey installation. The requirement involves R-19 Batt insulation with an 18oz interior fabric liner, to be installed in a 40' wide x 80' long x 30' high Big Top shelter, with precise specifications for the shelter's frame, cover, and existing end panels.

The document justifies a single-source procurement from Big Top Manufacturing LLC, noting that market research found no alternative part numbers or substitutions. The contract requires certified Big Top insulation and installation, with the manufacturer meeting specific loading requirements and structural integrity standards. The Contracting Officer determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that only a single source is reasonably available. The document indicates future efforts will seek alternate solutions while maintaining the shelter's structural integrity, with the contract award date still to be determined.