KC-135R/T External Overt/Covert Lighting System

SOURCES SOUGHT External Overt/Covert Lighting System for KC-135R/T Aircraft PURPOSE The Legacy Tanker Division Contracting Office, Tinker AFB, OK, is conducting market research to determine interested parties, estimated cost, schedule, and performance parameters to replace the existing exterior lights on the KC-135 with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights providing both Overt and Covert functionality. Installation of the new lights should not require the replacement of the existing aircraft wiring. DESCRIPTION KC-135 exterior lighting is not Military Specification (Mil Spec) MIL-L-6503H compliant, a deficiency verified by recent ground testing. Replacing the current lighting with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting will provide better aircraft visual acquisition and comply with exterior lighting requirements. KC-135 combat and peacetime operations benefit in three areas: safety, survivability, and sustainability. LED lighting will provide tactical advantages due to KC-135 visual and infrared (IR) signature adjustments. A narrower visual spectrum with both overt and covert lighting capability will enhance threat mitigation and fratricide prevention during current and future contingency operations. Increased mean time between failures (MTBF) of LED bulb life over current bulbs will decrease supply costs and maintenance man-hours which will be financially beneficial over the aircraft life cycle. The KC-135 performs aerial refueling for both hard point (boom) and drogue (Multipoint refueling and boom drogue adapter) systems. The external lighting on the KC-135 is incandescent light bulbs that have low reliability and no longer meet current FAA requirements for position lighting. The Legacy Tanker Division is looking for interested parties to develop, design, and manufacture replacement lighting that is Light Emitting Diode (LED) based that performs the functions of overt and covert lighting during normal operations (day and night) and during aerial refueling with all receivers currently being refueled by the KC-135. The lighting system is expected to be tested at Edwards AFB, CA for both overt and covert operations during normal and refueling mission scenarios. The LED lights must meet the following Environmental Requirements: Explosive Atmosphere, Temperature and Altitude, Temperature Variations, Vibration, Shock, Humidity, Crash Safety, Waterproofness, Sand and Dust, Magnetic Effects, Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility. External lights affected by this effort are: Wing Tip Navigation Lights (2 ea), Underwing Illumination Lights (2 ea), Anti-collision lights (2 ea), Tail Position Light (2 ea - white/green), Pilot Director Lights (2 strings of 8 lights each), Air Refueling Flood Light (1 ea), Lower Stabilizer Lights MPRS Basket Illumination (2 ea), Multi-point Refueling System (MPRS) Pod Lights (2 ea), the Boom Marker Lights (2 ea), Under Body Lights (2 ea) and the Scanning Lights (2 ea) NOTE: The lighting system must maintain interoperability with the existing system power, components and configuration to ensure the ability to interface with existing systems without degrading current capability. REFERENCES: 1) MIL-STD-3009, 2 February 2001 Department Of Defense Interface Standard Lighting, Aircraft, Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) Compatible. 2) MIL-L-6503H, General Specification for Installation of Lighting Equipment, Aircraft. 3) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Airworthiness Standard Part 25.1391, Minimum Intensities in the Horizontal Plane of Forward and Rear Position Lights. NAICS CODE: 336320 Aircraft Lighting Fixtures Manufacturing Size Standard: 1,250 employees RESPONSE: Responses shall address: 1. Performance parameters, to include design and installation 2. Program Estimated Cost information (rough order of magnitude) 3. Delivery schedule/product availability 4. Any alternatives/suggestions that satisfy airworthiness and aerial refueling requirements, to include cost and schedule Interested firms should also include the following in their response: -Company Name and Address -CAGE Code (if available) -DUNS number -Point of Contact -Small Business Type(if applicable) -Size of Business (i.e. Large/small business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a) concern, Minority-owned business) -U.S. or Foreign Owned Entity -Point of contact for question and/or clarification -Telephone and email address -Web Page URL if applicable -Team partners if applicable -OEM License/agreement -Any recommendations or concerns Submit response (along with any supporting documentation) directly to: AFLCMC/WKD Attn: Amy Younger Cc: Alan Lee 3001 Staff Dr., STE 2AI 85A Tinker AFB, OK 73145-3020 Or, respondents may wish to respond to amy.younger@tinker.af.mil or alan.lee.4@tinker.af.mil via electronic transmission (e-mail). PLEASE PROVIDE AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF SUBMITTED INFORMATION TO THE POINT OF CONTACT ABOVE NO LATER THAN COB 30 Nov 2016. Responses must be received no later than 30 Nov 16. Documents must be formatted to 8.5 x 11" paper with type no smaller than 10 point font and no more than 20 pages, single side. DISCLAIMER This Sources Sought is not an offer. This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked "Proprietary" will be handled accordingly. Responses to the Sources Sought will not be returned. In accordance with FAR 15.201 (e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associates with responding to this Sources Sought. Questions should be directed to Ms. Amy Younger via email or call 405-736-4011 directly. 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