321 STS - DZ/LZ Lights

The U.S. Air Force is conducting market research (Sources Sought) to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying a portable, remote LED marking system—referred to as DZ/LZ Lights (Lodestar V2 or equivalent)—that meets DAFMAN 13‑217 requirements for drop‑zone and landing‑zone illumination. The effort is intended to result in a future firm‑fixed‑price contract, but no solicitation for proposals exists at this time. Interested firms should submit a capabilities statement and relevant past‑performance evidence to the listed contacts. The system must provide multiple illumination modes, selectable color spectrum (IR, Red, White, Blue, Green), configurable LED arrays, operate on four AA batteries, and survive harsh field conditions. • Required product: Portable remote LED marking system (Lodestar V2 or equal). • Performance: Minimum 15 candelas output, five selectable colors, IR capability, configurable arrays. • Power: Four AA batteries (including lithium variants). • Durability: High‑impact glass‑reinforced polymer housing, able to survive C‑130/C‑17 airlift and heavy‑machinery environments. • Anchoring: Baseplate, tie‑down assembly, and at least two ground stakes. • Submission: Capabilities statement and past‑performance data to A1C Vincent Vasquez (and SrA Veronica Batista‑Velez). • Procurement outlook: Anticipated future Firm Fixed Price contract; this notice is for market research only.