Navigation, Lighting, and Landing

The contract pertains to the replacement of the Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System with Runway End Identifier Lights (MALSR) for Runway 35 at Liberal Airport in Liberal, Kansas, utilizing a Basic Ordering Agreement and Qualified Vendors List procurement structure. This action falls under the North American Industry Classification System code 238210, indicating it involves electrical and wiring installation services critical to aviation safety infrastructure. The effort is managed by the Federal Aviation Administration’s Central Service Area under the Department of Transportation and is forecasted for future ordering, with no solicitation number yet assigned. Point of contact for the acquisition is Patricia Rodriguez, with Lelanie Rivera designated as the Small Business Specialist to support vendor engagement. The work will involve removing and installing new approach lighting components to meet current FAA standards, ensuring safe and reliable nighttime and low-visibility landing operations. The contract is part of a broader initiative to maintain and modernize navigational aids across federally supported airports, and vendors interested in participating must be pre-qualified under the BOA/QVL framework. While the place of performance and detailed technical specifications are not fully enumerated, the project is anticipated to require specialized aviation lighting expertise, coordination with air traffic control, and adherence to strict safety and regulatory timelines. Potential contractors should prepare for site-specific conditions at the airport and regulatory compliance requirements inherent in federally funded infrastructure projects.