Airfield Lighting
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA460826P0003
- Agency
-
Global Strike Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- FA460826P0003 Federal contract award
- Awardee
- SPX Aids To Navigation, LLC
- NAICS code
- 335139 Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Barksdale AFB, Louisiana 71110, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command's 2nd Contracting Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base issued a sole source award for the procurement of a Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) emergency lighting system and related components, which was awarded to SPX Aids to Navigation, LLC on October 21, 2025. The justification for this sole source acquisition stems from an urgent operational requirement: a scheduled runway threshold displacement on October 28, 2025, necessitates the immediate replacement of the existing PAPI system to ensure flight safety and operational continuity at the base. The contract includes four PAPI lighting units, one 24VDC 100AH battery backup system, and two 300W solar modules to support the emergency lighting infrastructure operated by the 2nd Operations Support Squadron. SPX Aids to Navigation, LLC was determined to be the only vendor capable of meeting the compressed timeline, with a 2-3 week delivery window that aligns with the critical October 28 deadline, and the company is recognized as the Air Force's primary source for emergency airfield lighting requirements. While the exact contract value remains redacted in available documentation, the acquisition was executed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR 13.501(a)(1)(iii), with contract number FA460826P0003 awarded on October 21, 2025, and the justification documentation was required to be made publicly available within 14 days of the award.
Notice text
Notice of Sole Source Award/Justification Post IAW FAR 13.501(a)(1)(iii)
The 2nd Contracting Squadron, Barksdale AFB, hereby submits an official notice of sole source award. The Government has awarded a firm-fixed priced contract to SPX Aids to Navigation, LLC using Simplified Acquisition Procedures as authorized by FAR 13.501(a)(1)(iii).
Contracting Office Address:
Department of the Air Force, Air Force Global Strike Command, 2d Contracting Squadron, 801 Kenney Avenue, Building 4400, Suite 2300, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, 71110, United States.
Description/Purpose:
This contract is for the purchase and delivery of an Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) emergency lighting system on behalf of the 2nd Operations Support Squadron located at Barksdale Air Force Base.
CLIN 0001 - 12001009/ PAPI, LHA, S3, P1, HL, IR, TS, DC, DT (4 Each)
CLIN 0002 - 12000461/ BBA, 24VDC, 100AH, PLC, Port PAPI (1 Each)
CLIN 0003 - 12001064/ Port SLR Module Assy. 300W 24VDC. DT (2 Each)
In accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(1)(iii), the government shall: “Make publicly available the justifications (excluding brand name) required by 6.305(a) within 14 days after contract award”.
Awarded contract FA460826P0003 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2025-10-21.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Justification Document - 26P0003.pdf |
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