MIL-DTL-24174B, Controls, Navigation Lights, General Specification for

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has issued a Special Notice regarding the preparation of draft specification MIL-DTL-24174B, Controls, Navigation Lights, General Specification for. This notice relates to electrical control equipment for navigation lights and falls under the Transportation Equipment and Supplies merchant wholesaler category. NAVSEA is developing this specification to accommodate various design solutions and processes while encouraging participation from a broad vendor base. The notice explicitly states that this is not a solicitation for proposals or bids. The agency responsible for this initiative is the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, a defense organization.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors and industry stakeholders about the development of new specifications for navigation light controls that will support diverse design approaches and expand the supplier base. Interested parties can request copies of the draft document by emailing CommandStandards@navy.mil with the document number in the subject line and a brief message requesting the document. The review period for stakeholder input ends on September 11, 2025, providing approximately one month for industry feedback. No specific eligibility criteria are mentioned for participation in the review process, suggesting it is open to all interested parties. Once finalized, the completed specification will be available through ASSIST Online at https://quicksearch.dla.mil/, providing ongoing access to the standard for future procurement activities.