Next Generation BEAR LED Light Cart
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA8534-25R0014
- Agency
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AFLCMC Robins AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 33599 All Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, Georgia 31098, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Robins Air Force Base is conducting market research for a Next Generation LED BEAR Light Cart solution designed to support forces in austere locations, national disasters, and joint operations with host nations. The procurement seeks a self-contained, towable lighting system featuring a two-wheel chassis, diesel engine, four LED light assemblies mounted on a manually-raised 25-28 foot telescoping tower, with the entire unit weighing under 2,000 pounds and capable of being towed at speeds up to 35 MPH. The light cart must operate in extreme temperature conditions ranging from -45°F to +125°F and be multi-fuel capable with JP-8 as the primary fuel source. The government is seeking to identify existing commercial solutions, products under development, or determine the technical trade-offs required for specifying requirements for a new solution. Responses to this Request for Information are due by June 16, 2025, and should include detailed company capabilities, manufacturing experience, and potential improvements to the proposed specifications.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation materials, indicating this may be a new capability requirement for the Air Force. The government has not disclosed any budget ranges or estimated award values for this market research phase, as this is purely an information-gathering exercise to assess market capabilities and inform future requirements development. The solicitation does not specify quantities of light carts needed, focusing instead on identifying whether suitable solutions exist or can be developed to meet the outlined technical specifications. Participation in this market research survey does not guarantee future contract opportunities, and the government will not reimburse participants for any costs associated with preparing responses.
Notice text
CAUTION:
The Government is conducting market research to identify sources for a Next Generation LED BEAR Light Cart solution for use in beddown of Forces in austere locations. The Government seeks to determine if there is presently a solution in the market, if a solution is already being developed, and also the trade-offs to consider when specifying its requirements for a solution. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined.
The Government does not own or have access to the data for a potential LED Light Cart solution that would enable deployable lighting in austere or expeditionary environments. The Government has not determined if there is already a solution that is a commercial item. It is unknown if commercial item descriptions, commercial vendor catalogs, price lists, or commercial manuals assigned a technical manual number apply.
The purpose of this request for information is to identify if there are any products either existing, or in development to fulfill this capability. Responses in the form of papers or presentations detailing a concept or models are welcome in response to this request for information. Information is being gathered to inform Air Force Life Cycle Management Center of any potential solutions, and also the achievability of the objectives outlined in Attachment 1. There may be additional application for wider adoption by the Air Force if the concept is determined to be achievable.
Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. Respondents to this survey will be considered for any future industry days and informed of any requirements development.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Next Gen BEAR LED Light Cart RFI.pdf |
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