What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking to procure various LED runway lighting components and isolation transformers for Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This Sources Sought notice indicates the government is gathering information to identify potential small business contractors capable of supplying FAA-compliant lighting systems, including inset approach lights and high-intensity edge lights. Interested businesses should note that this is not a solicitation, so they should track the notice for future bidding opportunities rather than submit proposals at this stage.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Sources Sought: SAM Notice ID FA465926QZ013
JFSD250015 Repair Runway Lighting to LED at Grand Forks AFB, ND
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION!
This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in
response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information
requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information
provided to the Government.
There is a need of supply for runway lighting components at Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND.
The requirement includes various types of LED runway lights and isolation transformers as
listed below. Contractors will be expected to provide all items in accordance with the
specifications provided. A detailed list of required components, quantities and specifications are
included in this notice:
Quantity Type Color Salient Features
100 Inset Approach Light Clear Straight, unidirectional, inset,
two plugs
40 L-850D(L) LED Runway
Threshold Lights
Red Unidirectional, two plugs
90 L-850D(L) LED Runway
Threshold Lights
Green Unidirectional, two plugs
30 L-850D(L) LED Runway
Threshold Lights
Green/Red Unidirectional, two plugs
30 L-862(L) High Intensity
LED Edge Lights
White/Yellow Bi-directional, 2" frangible
coupling, 14" height
30 L-862(L) High Intensity
LED Edge Lights
Yellow/White Bi-directional, 2" frangible
coupling, 14" height
100 L-862(L) High Intensity
LED Edge Lights
White/White Bi-directional, 2" frangible
coupling, 14" height
5 L-850C(L) LED Runway
Edge Lights
Yellow/White Straight, bi-directional, inset,
two plugs
10 L-850C(L) LED Runway
Edge Lights
White/White Straight, bi-directional, inset,
two plugs
300 L-830-3 Isolation
Transformers
N/A 6.6A 65W
175 L-830-2 Isolation
Transformers
N/A 6.6A 30W/45W
Above listed items should match the following specifications:
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All lights must be FAA Compliant
Inset Approach Light
Type LED
Lens Clear
Plugs Two
Min Temperature Rating -40F to 85F
Height Inset
Toe-In Straight
L-850D(L) LED Runway Threshold Lights
Type LED
Lens Red
Plugs Two
Min Temperature Rating -40F to 85F
Height Inset
Toe-In Straight
L-850D(L) LED Runway Threshold Lights
Type LED
Lens Green
Plugs Two
Min Temperature Rating -40F to 85F
Height Inset
Toe-In Straight
L-850D(L) LED Runway Threshold Lights
Type LED
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Lens Green/Red
Plugs Two
Min Temperature Rating -40F to 85F
Height Inset
Toe-In Straight
L-862(L) High Intensity LED Runway Edge Lights
Type LED
Lens White/Yellow
Plugs Two
Min Temperature Rating -40F to 85F
Height 14"
Coupling 2" Frangible
Toe-In Both
L-862(L) High Intensity LED Runway Edge Lights
Type LED
Lens Yellow/White
Plugs Two
Min Temperature Rating -40F to 85F
Height 14"
Coupling 2" Frangible
Toe-In Both
L-862(L) High Intensity LED Runway Edge Lights
Type LED
Lens White/White
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Plugs Two
Min Temperature Rating -40F to 85F
Height 14"
Coupling 2" Frangible
Toe-In Both
L-850C(L) LED Runway Edge Lights
Type LED
Lens Yellow/White
Plugs Two
Min Temperature Rating -40F to 85F
Height Inset
Toe-In Straight
L-850C(L) LED Runway Edge Lights
Type LED
Lens White/White
Plugs Two
Min Temperature Rating -40F to 85F
Height Inset
Toe-In Straight
L-830-3 Isolation Transformers
Type 6.6A 65W
L-830-2 Isolation Transformers
Type 6.6A 45W
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The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this
procurement is 335132 – Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture
Manufacturing.
NOTE: If you believe the above NAICS to be incorrect please suggest alternate NAICS for this
acquisition.
If your organization is willing and capable to provide the above-mentioned government needs,
please respond with the following information:
Organization Name: __________________
SAM UEI: _______________
CAGE Code: ________________
Business Type (Include all applicable designations): _____________
Small Business Under NAICS – 335132? (Y/N): _____________
POC Telephone Number: ____________________
POC Email: ______________________
Projected Delivery Date (XX number of days after award): ______________
If you have an existing Government contract vehicle (GSA, NASA SEWP, NIH NITAAC etc.) that
can provide this requirement, please provide the contract number: _______________________
All interested firms should submit a capabilities package that outlines the firm’s ability to supply the
requirements mentioned above. The capabilities package should be brief and concise yet clearly
demonstrate the ability to meet the stated specifications and quantities. If teaming or subcontracting
arrangements are anticipated, these should be clearly identified. The response must not exceed 5
pages.
WE ARE PRIMARILY SEEKING RESPONSES FROM SMALL BUSINESSES
REGISTERED UNDER THE AFOREMENTIONED NAICS CODE; HOWEVER, ALL
WILLING AND CAPABLE VENDORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT THEIR
RESPONSE.
Submit responses via email to Mr. Gabriel D. Randall at gabriel.randall.1@us.af.mil and SSgt
Jhala N. Neupane at jhala.neupane@us.af.mil no later than 2 JUNE 2026, 12:00 PM CST.
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Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.