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The 700th Contracting Squadron is seeking sources that can provide a counterweight/ballast for aerial delivery exercises and real world use. The minimum specifications: Ballast for the unilateral plat... The 700th Contracting Squadron is seeking sources that can provide a counterweight/ballast for aerial delivery exercises and real world use. The minimum specifications: Ballast for the unilateral platform loads must not be metal or wood but can be any non-absorbent preassembled material Height must be between 32” – 35” Width must be between 40” – 42” Length must be between 81.5” – 84” Must have at least 8 tie-down points for adequate restraint to the Type V Platform Must withstand year-round outdoor storage in Ramstein AB’s climate in Germany Must be durable enough to withstand at least 2,080 drops from 1,000’ AGL Must be able to withstand no less than 4Gs of omnidirectional, gravitational forces Must have tine holes of at least 10” wide and 5” high, for ease of movement with material handling equipment Weight must be between 2,300lbs – 2,600lbs Please reach out to diane.feguer@us.af.mil to submit responses or if additional information is needed.