FY26 Airfield Runway Taxiway Light Removal

The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command is soliciting quotes for B-52H Airfield Runway/Taxiway Light Removal and Replacement services at Kelly Airfield, Joint Base San Antonio Lackland, Texas under solicitation number FA301626Q0065. The contractor must remove and reinstall airfield lights and signs to facilitate safe B-52 aircraft operations along a designated taxiway path, with work including the removal of 60 raised runway lights, 38 additional raised lights near the Boeing ramp, two runway exit signs, and six taxiway signs, followed by their immediate restoration to original condition. Key contract requirements mandate that all contractor personnel hold electrical licenses issued by the State of Texas, with Master or Journeyman Electrician supervision required for any apprentices, and the contractor bears responsibility for any light damage during the project while maintaining a Quality Control Program subject to government inspection. Evaluation will prioritize the lowest technically acceptable price, with technical acceptability determined by submission of required certifications, proof of Texas electrical licenses, and a detailed execution plan addressing approach, methodology, proposed solution, and mobilization timeline. Questions are due by Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM CST, and quotes must be submitted by Friday, April 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM CST, with a required 60-day price validity period and expected delivery before June 30, 2026.

This is a 100% small business set-aside with no incumbent contractor identified in the solicitation materials. The project is scheduled for May 7, 2026, with a maximum of 12 hours total work time allocated for mobilization, removal, aircraft standby, reinstallation, documentation, repairs, and demobilization, all of which must occur during daylight hours. The contract requires all quotes to be submitted FOB Destination with NET 30 payment terms and no advanced or progress payments, and contractors must be registered with SAM and capable of electronic invoicing through WAWF. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the solicitation documents. The place of performance is San Antonio, Texas 78236, specifically at Kelly Airfield within Joint Base San Antonio Lackland, with all work occurring in restricted airfield areas requiring government escort and compliance with FAA regulations and entry authorization requirements.