Response deadline
Mon, Oct 5, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTKC135 Cargo Lighting Upgrade
Product Service Code
PSC 1680 — Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and ComponentsNAICS code
NAICS 336413Compare your company's capabilities against this federal opportunity using CaptureIQ.
Opportunity details
- NAICS
- 336413
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Set-aside
- Small Business Set Aside - Total
- Original posted
- September 21, 2026
- Last updated
- October 18, 2026
- Notice ID
- 0ef2d3526a264a3eb941af19a8a3dd8e
Summary
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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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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