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KC135 Cargo Lighting Upgrade

Key dates

Posted
Sep 21, 2026
Response deadline
Oct 5, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
Archive date
Oct 20, 2026
Archive type
auto15

Classification

Notice type
Sources Sought
Base type
Sources Sought
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Set-aside code
SBA
PSC
1680

NAICS

Issuing office

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA8105 AFLCMC WKK
Office code
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Organization type
OFFICE
Office address
TINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3303, USA

Place of performance

Street
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Street 2
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City
Tinker AFB
State
OK
Zip
73145
Country
USA

Contacts

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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Metadata

Notice ID
0ef2d3526a264a3eb941af19a8a3dd8e
Full path
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.FA8105 AFLCMC WKK
Office code
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Ingested
Sep 29, 2026
Updated
Sep 29, 2026