Request for Information - Portable Airfield Lighting
ID: FA8629-24-R-5036Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8629 AFLCMC WISK SOF/PRWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433, USA

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132)

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https://sam.gov/opp/0c79246985d947aa998b65a92520c1c6/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify vendors capable of supplying portable airfield lighting systems. These systems are intended to assist Air Force Special Warfare units in marking austere airfields and drop zones for both military and humanitarian operations, requiring features such as multiple lighting colors, durability against jet blast, remote control capabilities, and visibility from up to three nautical miles. Interested vendors must provide detailed product information, including system specifications, past experiences with the Department of Defense, and compliance with federal regulations, with responses due by 12:00 PM Eastern time on October 7, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Jamie Sclafani at jamie.sclafani@us.af.mil.

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    Jamie Sclafani
    jamie.sclafani@us.af.mil
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    RFI Portable Airfield Lighting FA8629-24-R-5036.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding the supply of portable airfield lighting systems. This request aims to support Air Force Special Warfare units in marking austere airfields and drop zones for military and humanitarian operations. The system must meet specific requirements, including multiple lighting colors, durability against jet blast, remote control capabilities, and visibility from up to three nautical miles. Vendors are required to provide detailed information about their products, including system dimensions, weight, ruggedization, power sources, visibility output, and past experiences with the Department of Defense. Responses should also include company certifications, capability assertions, potential delivery timelines, and compliance with federal regulations. The information gathered will contribute to the government’s acquisition strategy and is intended solely for market research, with no commitment to procure any items at this stage. Responses are due by 12:00 PM Eastern time on October 7, 2024.
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