RWSL Gen 2 Components

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to negotiate a single-source contract with ADB Safegate in Columbus, OH for Runway Status Light (RWSL) Generation 2 components. The procurement will specifically acquire two types of lighting fixtures: Takeoff Hold Light (THL) and Runway Entrance Light (REL) for installation at airports with RWSL systems. The Special Notice was posted on December 23, 2024, with a response deadline of January 5, 2025. A market survey was previously conducted between December 3-17, 2024, which received no responses. The contract falls under NAICS code 334511 for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,350 employees.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform industry stakeholders about the FAA's decision to utilize single-source procurement procedures for these specialized RWSL components. ADB Safegate is identified as the only approved manufacturer for this baselined system, with control equipment specifically designed to interface with existing installed lighting systems. The announcement is informational and does not constitute a solicitation or Request for Proposal, and no competitive solicitation will be available for this procurement. Contractors interested in obtaining more information are instructed to direct all questions in writing to Contracting Officer Connie Houpt via email at connie.m.houpt@faa.gov. While the notice does not outline specific eligibility criteria beyond the NAICS classification, it emphasizes the unique nature of the procurement and the specific technical requirements of the RWSL Generation 2 components.