Market Survey LED Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI)

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published a Market Survey for a Light Emitting Diode (LED) Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) System, seeking vendors to manufacture and provide engineering support services. The Special Notice was posted on July 16, 2025, with responses due by August 15, 2025. This procurement falls under NAICS code 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and is currently held by incumbent contractor New Bedford Panoramex (NBP) Corporation. The FAA requires vendors to demonstrate capability to deliver LED PAPI systems that have been tested and approved to meet all requirements in Specification FAA-E-3007. The anticipated performance period is two years, and the acquisition strategy will be determined based on market survey responses.

The purpose of this market survey is to identify qualified vendors capable of providing LED PAPI systems that replace traditional incandescent technology with improved reliability and reduced maintenance costs. Contractors must submit a completed Business Declaration Form and written documentation demonstrating their ability to deliver FAA-approved LED PAPI systems, including a Verification Requirement Traceability Matrix. Submissions must be emailed to Dwayne Berry at Dwayne.Berry@faa.gov by 5:00 pm on August 15, 2025. To be considered qualified, respondents must demonstrate capability to provide LED PAPI systems that meet the comprehensive technical requirements outlined in FAA-E-3007, including precise light beam characteristics, environmental durability, and a 20-year minimum expected product life. The FAA emphasizes that this is an informational market survey only, and the agency will not reimburse any costs associated with preparing responses.