UNSPSC 39112014: Portable Airfield Lighting System (PALS)

PALS is a convenient, fully transportable, autonomous lighting system for easy, rapid deployment supporting temporary or long term operations for both civil and defence airfields.

UNSPSC 39112014 Portable Airfield Lighting System (PALS) is a Commodity code that encompasses photometric testing, maintenance, and inspection services for airport runway and taxiway lighting infrastructure rather than the supply of portable lighting units themselves. State and local airport authorities—particularly port authorities and airport management entities—solicit photometric testing services to verify and document the performance of installed lighting systems at specific facilities. Lee County Port Authority has posted multiple e-quotes and RFQs for airfield photometric testing at Southwest Florida International Airport, requiring comprehensive measurement of centerline, edge, and touchdown zone lights using mobile test equipment with simultaneous sensor readings, GPS positioning, constant current regulator evaluation at five intensity levels, and delivery of results in Microsoft Excel and calibration documentation. Work must comply with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5345-46E, NFPA electrical safety standards, and OSHA requirements. Three-year contract terms are typical, with insurance requirements including $5 million commercial general liability and $5 million automobile liability for airside operations.

Geographic activity centers on Florida airport authorities, with Lee County Port Authority as the repeat buyer for Southwest Florida International Airport. Most recent solicitation activity is concentrated in October 2026 (Southwest Florida International Airport e-quote 2026115BW, response due October 29, 2026) and August 2026 (solicitation 2026061BW with the same scope, response due August 20, 2026). The code shows limited recent activity beyond Florida airport infrastructure testing and maintenance, with no identifiable solicitations from other states or jurisdictions in the source data. Providers typically furnish all specialized photometric testing equipment, software, vehicles, and tools while the airport authority provides only employee parking and site access; the Authority specifies FAA compliance, E-Verify employment verification, and federal nondiscrimination provisions. Work is performed on-site at specific airport facilities over contract terms ranging from three to six years, with compensation details generally contained in exhibit schedules.