Single Source Justification Liquid_Redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification document for a simplified acquisition of runway deicer. The contracting activity (316 CONS/PKA) is procuring 8,800 gallons of liquid AMS 1435 compliant runway deicer that meets SAE AMS 1435 specifications and FAA requirements. The product must be environmentally safe and delivered by January 31, 2026, prior to F-16 mission operations scheduled for that date. The estimated contract cost is redacted. The Contracting Officer determined that only a single source is reasonably available due to urgent and compelling circumstances following a significant snowstorm on January 25, 2026, that created critical supply shortages across the United States. The deicer must be cleared for use with F-16 aircraft and meet specific environmental and operational standards, with delivery required before January 31, 2026, to support continued flight operations.

Section D documents that market research was conducted and nine vendors were contacted to promote competition. Section E indicates that the mission partner may consider taking stock of current inventory and purchasing additional deicer during warmer months to preclude future single-source awards. The Contracting Officer's determination was made on January 27, 2026, citing FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) as the regulatory basis for proceeding with the single-source acquisition given the time-sensitive operational requirement and limited availability of compliant product.