Out For Tender › United States › Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
KC135 Cargo Lighting Upgrade
- Buyer
- FA8105 AFLCMC WKK, Dept of Defense
- Country
- United States
- Category
- Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- Deadline
- Closes in 11 days (5 Oct 2026 15:00 UTC-5)
- Published
- 21 Sep 2026
- Procedure
- Sources Sought - Small Business Set Aside - Total
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What the buyer is asking for
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
Source: SAM · reference KC135_Cargo_Lighting_Upgrade · JSON