Paratech Airbags
ID: FA5004AirbagJustificationType: Justification
AwardedMay 9, 2023
Award #:FA500423P0033
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA5004 354 CONS PKEIELSON AFB, AK, 99702-2200, USA

PSC

SAFETY AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT (4240)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/65ce3f4046f14808b7dfe5f27a05b35d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking to procure Paratech Airbags, including a Model 140 133.5 Ton-8 Lift Bag Set and a Master Control Kit G2, for use at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. This procurement is justified as a single-source acquisition due to the specialized nature of the safety and rescue equipment required for military operations. The selected products are critical for ensuring effective rescue and safety operations, underscoring their importance in maintaining operational readiness. Interested parties can reach out to Tara Richmond at tara.richmond@us.af.mil or Justin Williams at justin.williams.18@us.af.mil for further details regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tara Richmond
    tara.richmond@us.af.mil
    Justin Williams
    justin.williams.18@us.af.mil
    Files
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    Paratech Airbags Single Source Justification Redacted.pdf
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    Paratech Airbags
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    Paratech Airbags
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