321 STS - DZ/LZ Lights

This document is a federal solicitation template and quote submission form issued by the 48th Contracting Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, UK. Identified under solicitation number FA558726Q0056, the requirement is titled "321 STS - DZ/LZ Lights." The solicitation was issued on September 3, 2026, with a response deadline of September 16, 2026. The primary points of contact for this requirement are Vincent Vasquez and Veronica Batista Velez. The form is structured into five key sections to be completed by bidding contractors: * **Section I (Quote Information):** Captures submission dates, quote validity (minimum of 30 days), and discount terms. * **Section II (Company Information):** Collects company details including name, address, contact personnel, and CAGE code. * **Section III (Delivery Schedule):** Requests the offered delivery date or Period of Performance (PoP) start date. * **Section IV (Pricing Information):** Provides a structured table for line items, descriptions, quantities, unit types, unit pricing, and total offered price. * **Section V (Contractor Certification):** Requires the bidding contractor to agree to all terms, conditions, and provisions of the solicitation, noting that incomplete submissions or deviations from the terms may result in exclusion from award consideration.

This federal procurement document outlines the salient physical and performance characteristics required for a portable, remote LED marking system equivalent to the LodeStar V2. Designed to mark airfields, landing zones, and drop zones, the system must comply with DAFMAN 13-217 operational safety and lighting standards. Key technical requirements include five selectable color spectrums (including infrared) with physical cycle buttons, and a minimum overt light output of 15 candelas for steady or flashing modes. The device must feature three distinct LED arrays (horizontal, vertical, and forward-facing) that can be selectively toggled to control directionality, eliminating the need for physical hoods. It must also be compatible with handheld Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) devices. For durability and field sustainability, the unit must operate on four AA batteries and be constructed from high-impact, glass-reinforced polymer capable of withstanding heavy military aircraft rollovers. Additionally, the system must include a baseplate, tie-down assembly, and ground stakes to remain secure against powerful rotor-wash and jet-blast.

This combined synopsis/solicitation (FA558726Q0056) is issued by the 48th Contracting Squadron as a Request for Quote (RFQ) to acquire 321 STS Drop Zone/Landing Zone (DZ/LZ) lights. Prepared under FAR Part 12 for commercial products and services, this requirement does not include a set-aside due to its overseas location. The solicitation specifies that funds are not currently available for this effort, and the government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation without obligation to reimburse offerors. All prospective offerors must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration and submit a cage code with their quote. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted electronically by 15:00 GMT/BST on September 9, 2026. Complete quotes must be emailed to the primary point of contact, A1C Vincent Vasquez, and secondary contact, SSgt Veronica Batista Velez, no later than 15:00 GMT/BST on September 16, 2026. The document also includes standard Department of Defense clauses regarding unique item identification (UID) requirements for contract deliverables.