Airfield Lighting

SOL #: FA460826QS037Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA4608 2 CONS LGC
BARKSDALE AFB, LA, 71110-2438, United States

Place of Performance

Fort Johnson, LA

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

PSC

Indoor And Outdoor Electric Lighting Fixtures (6210)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
May 18, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jun 5, 2026, 6:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Air Force is seeking quotes for the Airfield Lighting Control System (ALCS) Replacement at Barksdale Air Force Base, LA. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires furnishing all materials, labor, and equipment to replace the existing ALCS with an updated system that meets stringent FAA and DoD cybersecurity requirements. The project includes software updates, testing, commissioning, and training. Quotes are due by 1:00 PM CDT on Friday, June 5, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will replace the existing ALCS, ensuring the new system complies with FAA and DoD cybersecurity standards, including FIPS 140-2 Level 1 and FAA Full L-890 (A to D) ALCMS compliance. Key tasks include:

  • Installation of new Panel PCs, touch screens, and associated hardware (e.g., wall enclosures, Ethernet switches, fiber converters, Digitrac interfaces for CCRs and general elements).
  • Providing all necessary hardware and software, including Windows 11 64-bit IoT LTSC operating system.
  • Delivering drawings, submittals, a software demo, database/graphic interface, certification/commissioning documentation, as-built drawings, and maintenance/repair manuals.
  • Scheduling system outages to minimize impact on flying operations.
  • Providing system start-up and training. All equipment must be new. The period of performance is 60 days from the Notification to Proceed (NTP).

Contract Details

  • Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ FA460826QS037)
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
  • Product/Service Code: 6210 (Indoor And Outdoor Electric Lighting Fixtures)
  • Place of Performance: Barksdale Air Force Base, LA
  • Payment: Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) via Invoice 2in1 for fixed-price services.

Site Visit & Key Dates

  • Site Visit: Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT at Barksdale AFB.
    • RSVP Required: By 4:00 PM CDT on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, to 2LT Caleb Schuelke (caleb.schuelke.1@us.af.mil) and Ms. Sheronda Stewart (sheronda.stewart.1@us.af.mil). Include company/individual names, phone numbers, and base sponsorship needs.
    • Base Access: Specific instructions for non-commercial (West Shreveport Gate Visitor Center) and commercial vehicles (Industrial East Gate) by 09:45 AM on May 27, 2026.
  • Questions Due: Friday, May 29, 2026, by 12:00 PM CDT.
  • Answers Provided: On or around Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
  • Quotes Due: Friday, June 5, 2026, by 1:00 PM CDT.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Submission: Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to 2LT Caleb Schuelke (caleb.schuelke.1@us.af.mil) and Sheronda Stewart (sheronda.stewart.1@us.af.mil). Offerors must follow up to ensure receipt.
  • Technical Plan: A technical plan (not exceeding 2 pages) outlining the approach to meet SOW requirements, particularly FAA and DoD cybersecurity, is required.
  • Evaluation: Award will be based on a best value determination considering price and technical factors. The lowest three quotes will undergo technical evaluation. The government intends to make an award without interchanges but reserves the right to conduct them.
  • Requirements: Firms must be registered in SAM.gov. Quotes must be valid for 60 days, include SAM UEI, expiration date, proposed delivery date, and any discount terms.

Additional Notes

This opportunity incorporates a Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5191) for the Service Contract Act, applicable to Louisiana (Bossier, Caddo, De Soto counties), which bidders must consider for labor costs.

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Points of Contact

2d Lt Caleb SchuelkePRIMARY
Sheronda StewartSECONDARY

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: May 18, 2026
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