KC-135 airplane internal emergency lighting

The 126th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) requires seven KC‑135 Portable Cargo Light System Kits to provide internal emergency illumination for KC‑135 aircraft. Each kit must satisfy stringent engineering criteria, including electromagnetic interference (EMI) compliance, environmental testing, shock/vibration resistance, and explosion‑proof certification by an accredited test facility. The solicitation is issued as an RFQ; vendors must submit electronic quotes via email, holding prices firm for 60 calendar days. Evaluation will consider technical capability, past performance, and price, with the government reserving the right to select a higher‑priced offer if it demonstrates superior technical merit. Funding is not yet available; contract award will occur only after appropriations are secured. • Quantity: 7 portable cargo light system kits (each) • Required certifications: EMI, environmental, shock/vibration, explosion‑proof testing • NAICS: 335132 (Electrical Equipment Manufacturing) – size standard 750 employees • Submission: electronic email quote to [email protected], subject “RFQ Response to W50S7S26Q0009, [Insert Vendor UEI]” • Price hold: 60 days; evaluation factors – technical capability, past performance, price • Funding: pending; contract will be issued only after appropriations become available.