Project Information

Bid Title

KC135 Cargo Lighting Upgrade

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

Oklahoma

Published Date

Sep 21, 2026

Closing Date

Oct 5, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

KC135_Cargo_Lighting_Upgrade

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Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Project Description

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KC135 Cargo Lighting Upgrade

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

KC135_Cargo_Lighting_Upgrade

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Major Command

AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND

Sub Command

AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER

Sub Command 2

MOBILITY AIRCRAFT

Office

FA8105 AFLCMC WKK

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
• Original Published Date: Sep 21, 2026 09:50 am CDT
• Original Response Date: Oct 05, 2026 03:00 pm CDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: Oct 20, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• Product Service Code: 1680 - MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS
• NAICS Code:
  • 336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
• Place of Performance:
  Tinker AFB , OK 73145
  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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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• CP 405 736 4908 3001 STAFF DR STE 2AI 85A
• TINKER AFB , OK 73145-3303
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Cynthia Viney
• cynthia.viney@us.af.mil

Secondary Point of Contact

• Trae Warcup
• richard.warcup.1@us.af.mil

History

• Sep 21, 2026 09:50 am CDTSources Sought (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 16Aircraft Components and Accessories

• NAICS 336413Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

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