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KC135 Cargo Lighting Upgrade

Closed — responses were due 5 Oct 2026 · Small Business Set Aside - Total · Department of the Air Force, DoD · Tinker AFB, OK · NAICS 336413 · Solicitation KC135_Cargo_Lighting_Upgrade

Solicitation details

Solicitation numberKC135_Cargo_Lighting_Upgrade
Notice ID0ef2d3526a264a3eb941af19a8a3dd8e
AgencyDepartment of Defense (DoD)
Sub-agencyDepartment of the Air Force
Contracting officeFA8105 AFLCMC WKK
NAICS code336413 — Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Product / service code (PSC)1680
Set-asideSmall Business Set Aside - Total
Notice typeSources Sought
Posted21 September 2026
Response deadline05 October 2026 (closed)
Place of performanceTinker AFB, OK, USA

Description

The current KC-135 cargo lighting system is limited to only two configurations, off or full brightness, which creates significant operational and safety challenges. When the lights are at full brightness, they impair the boom operator's night vision during the critical transition to the unlit boom pod for air refueling operations. Conversely, when the cargo lights are turned off to preserve night vision, crew members must navigate a dark cargo area, which creates a safety hazard. This modification seeks to resolve these issues by providing a flexible lighting system that enhances both mission effectiveness and crew safety

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