INFRARED HYBRID BLUE/RED LIGHT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 soliciting proposals for Infrared Hybrid Blue/Red Lights, specifically Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) wearable personal safety lights, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This requirement is for 500 units of devices like the Guardian Angel Elite Series or equivalent, designed for law enforcement safety. Proposals are due May 14, 2026, at 02:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The government requires a single, integrated wearable personal safety light unit providing both conspicuity and task-related illumination. Key salient characteristics include:
- 360-degree lighting visible up to 5 miles.
- Forward-facing work light and independent light controls.
- Multiple user-selectable light color combinations (up to 20), with a specific requirement for red/blue Elite series for Law Enforcement.
- Special emergency modes (SOS, flashing red/blue).
- Multiple brightness settings.
- Waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof construction.
- Quick & Secure Magnet Mounting System with a hard mounting option (screws and tether).
- Powered by a long-lasting rechargeable battery with fast-charging capability.
- The Infrared (IR) feature is not a required specification; either Elite series is acceptable if it meets lighting and brightness requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (FA461026Q0024)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Quantity: 500 units
- Estimated Value: $55,000.00 (including options)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100%)
- NAICS Code: 335132 (600 employees size standard)
- Product Service Code: 6210 (Indoor And Outdoor Electric Lighting Fixtures)
- Proposal Due: May 14, 2026, 02:00 PM (PST)
- Delivery Required By: June 05, 2026
- Place of Performance/Delivery: Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437-6300
- Published Date: May 06, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted electronically. A complete quote comprises two parts:
- Part I - Price Quote: Submitted on SF 1449.
- Part II - Technical Submission: Must not exceed five (5) pages, demonstrating how the offered product meets or exceeds salient characteristics. Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days. Evaluation will be based on "Technically Acceptable" and Price, with award to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous (Best Value). The lowest-priced offer will be evaluated first for technical acceptability.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Ty Ryan (ty.ryan.2@spaceforce.mil, 805-606-2480)
- Secondary Contact: Rick Porter (rick.porter.1@spaceforce.mil)