Electric Lamps

PSC Category 6240 encompasses electric lamps and lighting products across various federal government applications. These products include incandescent, LED, halogen, sodium, and specialized lamp assemblies used in diverse settings such as aviation, medical facilities, military installations, and research centers. The category covers a wide range of lighting technologies, from standard examination lights to high-bay industrial lighting and precision aviation navigation equipment.

Federal contract awards in this category demonstrate significant diversity, with most contracts ranging from $1,000 to $250,000 and typically having performance periods between six months and one year. Key funding agencies include the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of the Navy, and Department of Veterans Affairs. Frequently awarded entities include small businesses such as Star Lighting & Supply, GTI Static Solutions, Wamco Inc., and Amglo Kemlite Laboratories. Most awards are either full and open competition or total small business set-asides, with delivery orders and purchase orders being the most common contract types. Performance locations are predominantly across the continental United States, with some contracts extending to military facilities in Japan.

Recent federal contract opportunities in this PSC category focus on specific lamp replacements and specialized lighting solutions. The Department of the Navy has solicited procurements for LED and projector lamp bulbs, while the Air Force Test Center sought high-bay LED light bulbs for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex. The Department of Veterans Affairs issued a sources sought notice for examination lights, and the Federal Aviation Administration requested specialized precision approach path indicator (PAPI) incandescent lamps. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses, have NAICS codes in the 335139 Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing category, and require detailed technical specifications and compliance with military standards.