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Subject: KC135 Cargo Lighting Upgrade
Solicitation Number: KC135_Cargo_Lighting_Upgrade
Notice Type: SRCSGT
NAICS: 336413
Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Notice Published: 09-21-26
Response Due: 10-05-26

Agency: Department of the Air Force
Office: FA8105 AFLCMC WKK
Contact: Cynthia Viney This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Office Address: TINKER AFB, OK 73145-3303
Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK 73145


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The current KC-135 cargo lighting system is limited to only two configurations, off or full brightness, which creates significant operational and safety challenges. When the lights are at full brightness, they impair the boom operator's night vision during the critical transition to the unlit boom pod for air refueling operations. Conversely, when the cargo lights are turned off to preserve night vision, crew members must navigate a dark cargo area, which creates a safety hazard. This modification seeks to resolve these issues by providing a flexible lighting system that enhances both mission effectiveness and crew safety