Hangar Door Plug

The United States Air Force is seeking potential sources for an inflatable hangar door plug system for Hangar 714 North at Dover Air Force Base. The system must be capable of creating an effective thermal and weather seal around the fuselage of a C-17 aircraft. The required plug must be installed on the existing hangar doors using a bolt-on, corrosion-resistant aluminum rail system. The inflatable body must be constructed from a high-strength, lightweight, fire-retardant technical fabric. • The system must fully inflate in under three minutes. • The system must operate effectively in a temperature range of -22°F to 158°F. • The system must withstand wind loads of up to 50 MPH without damage or deflation. • The fabric must meet or exceed NFPA 701 standards for fire retardancy. • The inflation blower must be electrically safe and include a pressure relief valve to prevent over-inflation. • A minimum 12-month warranty is required, covering all parts and labor for material defects and workmanship.