# KC135 Cargo Lighting Upgrade

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/kc135cargolightingupgrade

- Solicitation number: KC135_Cargo_Lighting_Upgrade
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Open. Offers due October 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA8105 AFLCMC WKK (FA8105)
- NAICS: 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 1680 Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Tinker AFB, Oklahoma
- County: Oklahoma County (FIPS 40109). https://abierto.us/counties/oklahoma-county-ok-40109
- First posted: September 21, 2026
- Last posted: September 21, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0ef2d3526a264a3eb941af19a8a3dd8e/view

## Description

The current KC-135 cargo lighting system is limited to only two configurations, off or full brightness, which creates significant operational and safety challenges. When the lights are at full brightness, they impair the boom operator's night vision during the critical transition to the unlit boom pod for air refueling operations. Conversely, when the cargo lights are turned off to preserve night vision, crew members must navigate a dark cargo area, which creates a safety hazard. This modification seeks to resolve these issues by providing a flexible lighting system that enhances both mission effectiveness and crew safety

## Attachments

- [Interior Cargo Light.pdf](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/049733ef25d8457b9a554225e66d41a3/download)

## Publications

- September 21, 2026: Sources sought, due October 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 0ef2d3526a264a3eb941af19a8a3dd8e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0ef2d3526a264a3eb941af19a8a3dd8e/view

## Points of contact

- Cynthia Viney, cynthia.viney@us.af.mil
- Trae Warcup, richard.warcup.1@us.af.mil

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