Nonelectrical Lighting Fixtures

PSC Category 6260 encompasses nonelectrical lighting fixtures, with a primary focus on specialized illumination equipment such as chemiluminescent light sticks and related tactical lighting products. These items are critical for military and defense applications, providing portable, battery-free lighting solutions for operations in low-light or no-light conditions. The category includes various types of chemical lights, trip mechanisms, and other non-powered lighting equipment designed for emergency, tactical, and training purposes.

Federal Contract Awards in this PSC category are predominantly issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and Defense Department agencies, with most contracts ranging from a few hundred to nearly $3 million. Key contractors include Cyalume Technologies Inc. and LC Industries Inc., a nonprofit organization providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind. The awards are typically firm fixed-price delivery orders or purchase orders with completion dates within the same fiscal year. Most contracts are unrestricted, without specific set-aside designations, and support military logistics, training, and operational requirements across various branches of the armed forces.

Recent federal contract opportunities in this category include multiple solicitations from the DLA Troop Support Construction and Equipment division for chemical light sticks. These opportunities are predominantly small purchase orders seeking chemical light sticks with quantities ranging from 2,946 boxes to unspecified volumes. The solicitations are mostly set aside for small businesses, with delivery locations typically specified as depots. The procurement notices indicate these lighting products are intended for military use, with solicitation periods ranging from early August to January 2025, and are primarily focused on standardized national stock numbered items for tactical and operational lighting equipment.