Electric Portable And Hand Lighting Equipment

Product Service Code (PSC) 6230 covers Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment, encompassing a wide range of lighting solutions for federal agencies. This category includes tactical and utility flashlights, searchlights, headlamps, and specialized lighting equipment used across military, maritime, and civilian government operations. The products range from handheld emergency lights to complex mounted lighting systems for specific operational requirements, with variations in power sources, luminosity, and environmental durability.

Federal Contract Awards in this PSC category demonstrate diverse procurement patterns, with contract values ranging from under $100 to several thousand dollars. Most awards are firm fixed-price purchase orders issued by agencies like the Defense Logistics Agency, U.S. Coast Guard, and Department of the Navy. Typical awards support military and maritime applications, including specialized searchlights for UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters, tactical flashlights for various military units, and replacement parts for naval vessels. The awards predominantly utilize small business set-asides, with performance locations primarily across U.S. military bases and maritime facilities.

Recent federal contract opportunities in PSC 6230 reveal requirements for specialized lighting equipment across multiple government agencies. The U.S. Air Force, Department of Homeland Security, and Army National Guard have solicited tactical flashlights, weapon-mounted lights, and command post lighting systems. These opportunities consistently emphasize technical specifications like minimum lumens, battery compatibility, water resistance, and specific mounting requirements. Most solicitations are total small business set-asides, target specific operational needs such as maritime, tactical, and infrastructure support, and seek lighting solutions with advanced features like blue blackout capabilities, multiple power sources, and rugged construction.