The Air Force needs a small business to replace the existing airfield lighting control system at Barksdale AFB, LA, with an updated system that meets FAA and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? The Air Force needs a contractor to replace the existing airfield lighting control system at Barksdale AFB, LA, with an updated system that meets FAA and DoD cybersecurity requirements. The new system will include new panel PCs and touch screens, and all necessary hardware and software. The contractor must provide drawings, submittals, a software demo, and as-built drawings, along with maintenance and repair manuals.
What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, and the contract will be awarded based on price and technical evaluation. The period of performance is 60 days from the notification to proceed (NTP).
How will they pick the winner? The Government will award a contract to the responsible quoter whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The evaluation criteria include price and technical factors.
When and how do you bid? Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer by 1:00 PM CDT on Thursday, 11 June 2026. The site visit is scheduled for Thursday, 28 May at 10:00 AM Central Daylight Time (CDT), and offerors must RSVP by 4:00 PM CDT on Wednesday, 27 May 2026.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with electrical contracting and wiring installation
- Has a cybersecurity certification like CMMC Level 2
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on May 28 — if you miss it, you can't bid.
- Travel costs aren't reimbursed separately — bake them into your price.
If you're interested, do this first
- RSVP for the site visit by May 27
- Submit a quote by June 11
- Review the solicitation and ensure your quote meets all requirements