PAPI Lights
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 issuing a Presolicitation for PAPI Lights, specifically ten LED PAPI L-880(L) FAA CURR 4BX airfield lighting fixtures manufactured by ADB Safegate. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Award will be based on past performance and price, contingent on funding. Responses are due July 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for ten (10) specific LED PAPI L-880(L) FAA CURR 4BX airfield lighting fixtures. The required model is ADB Safegate RPB421A14S0N 1101.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (solicited directly to suppliers IAW RFO 12.201-1 (c) (2))
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- PSC: 6210 (Indoor And Outdoor Electric Lighting Fixtures)
- NAICS: 335139 (Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 Employees.
- Response Due: July 1, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
- Published: June 16, 2026
- Funding Status: Currently unfunded. Award will be made once funds are received, no later than September 30, 2026.
- Place of Performance: North Carolina (NC), 27534, United States.
Evaluation
Award will be based on past performance and price.
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice, indicating the intent to solicit directly to suppliers.